Education

IGP grieves as Police detain officers over student’s death

The Police have detained three officers allegedly involved in the killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State.

The incident occurred on the 4th of September 2024.

Also, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the Homicide Section of the FCID Abuja to embark on a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the student’s killing.

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Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, September 9, 2024 stated that 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,” Adejobi stated.

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