IGP Orders FCID To Take Over Investigation Into Killing Of Kwara Polytechnic Student

The deceased was killed while he and his colleagues were protesting over the recent hike in petrol pump prices.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Homicide section of the FCID Abuja to conduct a thorough probe into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, which occurred on the 4th of September 2024.

The deceased was killed while he and his colleagues were protesting over the recent hike in petrol pump prices.

A statement released by the Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says 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 statement further added that 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 acknowledged the profound grief and loss caused by this unfortunate act and reassures the family and members of the public that Justice will be served.