A policeman and complainant has been arrested following the death of a newlywed man identified as Abdulmujid Oduga who was allegedly tortured to death in the police custody at Ikota police station in Ajah, Lagos state.
In a statement on Wednesday, 19th February , 2025, Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed that investigation has been launched into the matter and revealed the arrest of the investigating officer and the complainant in relation to the case.
“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.
“Thorough investigation will be carried out and any person(s) found culpable will be dealt with by the law,” he said.
The deceased had been detained at the police station following an argument he had with his female Neighbor who reported him and ordered his arrest.
This ugly incident happened on 11th of February, 2025. Meanwhile, an X user who claims to be a cousin to the deceased said the police after killing him, had dumbed his body at the mortuary.
“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,” he wrote.
Jointly, the family of the deceased have come out to cry and seek justice for their beloved who they said is the breadwinner.
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