A man identified as Mr Jimoh Abdulquadri has reportedly died while in detention at the Kwara State Police Command. The incident occurred on Friday.
Abdulquadri was allegedly beaten to death by police officers.
SaharaReporters learnt that Abdulquadri was brought in for questioning regarding an alleged case of obtaining N220,000 under false pretences.
Confirming the incident in a statement released on Sunday by the command spokesperson, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, said the command has launched an investigation into the incident to ascertain the cause of Abdulquadri’s death.
The statement read, “The Kwara State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate incident that led to the tragic loss of one Mr Jimoh Abdulquadri which occurred on 20th Dec, 2024.
“The deceased was invited on an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretense to the sum of 220,000 thousand Naira.”
“Discrete Investigations into this incident has commenced to ascertain the cause. Further developments on the outcome will be communicated as it progresses as no stone will be left unturned,” she added.