The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged torture and death of Abdulmujid Oduga, a newlywed man, while in police custody at Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state.
This incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern about the use of excessive force by law enforcement officials.
According to reports, Oduga was taken into custody at the Ikota Police Post, where he was allegedly subjected to torture, resulting in his death.
The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear, and the police command has promised to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death and identify those responsible.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police command has assured the public that they will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice.
The family of the deceased has been cooperating with the authorities, providing valuable information to aid in the investigation.
In a statement obtained on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while providing an update on the incident, confirmed the arrest of the Investigating Police Officer and the complainant.
Hundeyin also noted that an autopsy would be carried out to determine the cause of Oduga’s death and to be followed by necessary actions.
“Investigations have since commenced. The Investigating Police Officer and the complainant are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba. Meanwhile, an autopsy is about being carried out to determine the cause of death, after which further necessary actions will follow. “Members of the public are assured that a thorough investigation will be carried out and any person(s) found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement read.
According to reports, the deceased, Abdulmujid Oduga, had a dispute with his female neighbor, which led to his arrest on February 11 and subsequent detention at the police post.
However, things took a turn for the worse when Oduga’s cousin, @Omoiyacele, took to social media, X, to allege that Oduga was brutally tortured while in police custody, ultimately leading to his death.
The cousin claimed that after Oduga’s death, the police callously dumped his body at a morgue in the Epe area of the state.
In a heartbreaking twist, the X user revealed that Oduga had only been married for four months, and he is now urging the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his cousin’s death.
He wrote, “My cousin, Late Abdulmujid Igbamitayo Oduga, was murdered by @PoliceNG just because of a mere misunderstanding between him and his neighbour. He died at the Ikota Police Post under Ajiwe Police Station located at Ajah under the IOP Azeezat. The corpse was deposited at Epe.
“We urge the Nigeria Police to help our family look into this matter for a clear and true picture of the matter for us to know the particular person that killed our beloved son who just did wedding not up to four months ago.”
