By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
THE Inspector-General of Police of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the Homicide Section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Abuja to take over investigation into the alleged killing of a student in Kwara State Polytechnic.
This is contained in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to Stonix News on Monday.
According to the statement, the student, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, was allegedly killed by three police officers identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip on Wednesday, September 04.
It was also stated that the aforementioned suspects attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command, have been detained awaiting investigation.
In this vein, IGP Egbetokun has ordered a thorough investigation into the case.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., has ordered the Homicide section of the FCID Abuja to embark on a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, which occurred on the 4th of September 2024.
“The officers involved in this incident have been identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command and they have been consequently detained for investigation.
“The Inspector-General of Police who is deeply saddened by this unfortunate event that has led to the loss of a young Nigerian, expresses his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.
“He acknowledges the profound grief and loss caused by this unfortunate act and reassures the family and members of the public that Justice will be served,” the statement read.
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