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Police reveal identity of officers involved in alleged killing of Kwara poly student as FCID Abuja takes over investigation

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the Homicide Section of the FCID Abuja to conduct a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State.

In a statement issued by police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the officers involved in the incident were identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, all attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command.

The statement added, “The Inspector-General of Police, who is deeply saddened by this unfortunate event that has led to the loss of a young Nigerian, extends his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. He acknowledges the profound grief and loss caused by this incident and reassures the family and members of the public that justice will be served.”

Police detain officers involved in alleged killing

Earlier, police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced on X that the police officers involved in the incident had been arrested and detained.

He tweeted, “The policemen involved in the alleged killing are now in detention and are being investigated. A post-mortem examination of the corpse will be carried out, as we were informed that the parents had buried him. We need this examination to ascertain the cause of death. This is crucial because there are conflicting reports about his death.

“Expert opinion is essential for justice, and this will be conducted. The Force Headquarters has directed the Commissioner of Police to ensure this is done. Justice must be served. Thanks for your concern, and we pray that God grants him eternal rest. It’s a sad story.”

Kwara poly students demand justice, end to police harassment

Meanwhile, students of the institution have demanded justice for the slain 21-year-old student.

The students, led by the institution’s Union President, Olalekan Isola, and the National President of the National Association of Kwara State Students, Abdulwahab Habeebullahi Arewa, marched to the state police command headquarters in Ilorin to demand justice for their fellow student.

In a press statement, they issued an ultimatum for the identification of the officers involved and demanded that the investigation be transparent and open.

They also requested compensation for the family of the slain student and called on the police to establish a student unit and stop the harassment of students across the state.

For the institution, in a statement by its spokesperson Halimat Garba, they expressed sadness over the incident and further called for a thorough probe.

Background

Last week, students of Kwara State Polytechnic took to the streets in protest following the killing of their colleague.

Findings from The Informant247 showed that Qoyum was found dead after attempting to escape from police officers who were reportedly trying to extort him.

A colleague of the deceased, identified as Ismail, told The Informant247 that the police had stopped Qoyum, suspecting him of being an internet fraudster, and ordered him into their patrol vehicle.

Ismail explained that the officers demanded money in exchange for Qoyum’s release, but the student insisted he had no money, stating he was not a criminal but simply a student.

“He kept insisting he had no money. At some point, when the policemen were busy with other people they had stopped, Qoyum attempted to flee. He managed to get on a motorcycle but was chased by the police, who shot him,” Ismail recounted.

Another student, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed that the incident occurred on Panat Road, a link between Sango and ShopRite, while Qoyum was on a motorcycle. “The police chased the bike, and a bullet hit him in the hand, causing him to fall. The policemen left without offering help, and the motorcyclist fled after the stray bullet hit him.”

However, another student, who claimed to be an eyewitness, stated that he was also a victim of police extortion at the time of the incident as they were returning from a night party.

He said he did not hear gunshots but noted that the policeman who chased the deceased found Qoyum’s bloodied slippers in a gutter, although they could not locate him immediately.

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