By Damilare Adeleye
IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, has ordered the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to immediately investigate the death of one Jimoh Abdulqaudri, who passed away while in police detention in Kwara State.
It was gathered that the detainee died in police custody on Friday 20th December, 2024.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the IGP also visited Kwara State on Sunday 22nd December, where he met with the bereaved family of the deceased in a show of commitment to justice and accountability.
“The IGP was received by the Balogun Fulani of Ilorin, Alhaji Sadiq Atiku Fulani, who spoke on behalf of the family. During the meeting, the IGP expressed his profound condolences and assured the family that no stone would be left unturned in uncovering the circumstances that led to the tragic incident,” the statement reads.
“The IGP has ordered the FCID to handle the case with utmost diligence and ensure a conclusive and impartial investigation. He further reassured the family and the general public that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability, professionalism, and respect for human rights.
“While reiterating the Force’s zero-tolerance stance on unprofessional conduct among its personnel, the IGP called on all stakeholders to remain calm and allow the due process of law to prevail.”
