Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to immediately take over the investigation into the death of Jimoh Abdulqaudri, who died while in police detention in Kwara State.
Egbetokun, who visited the family of the deceased on Sunday, described Abdulqaudri’s death as an unfortunate incident and assured the family that justice would be swiftly pursued.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdulqaudri, a 35-year-old resident of the Balogun Fulani community in Erubu/Asunnara, Ilorin, passed away in police custody on the morning of Friday, December 20, 2024. The IGP, during his visit to the family in Kwara State, expressed his condolences and confirmed that the FCID would handle the investigation with the highest level of professionalism and diligence.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to eliminating unprofessional conduct among its officers. He emphasized that no effort would be spared in uncovering the circumstances surrounding Abdulqaudri’s death.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to immediately take over the investigation into the unfortunate death of Jimoh Abdulqaudri, who passed away while in police detention in Kwara State on Friday 20th December, 2024.
“In a show of commitment to justice and accountability, the IGP visited Kwara State today Sunday 22nd December 2024, where he met with the bereaved family of the deceased.
The IGP was received by the Balogun Fulani of Ilorin, Alhaji Sadiq Atiku Fulani, who spoke on behalf of the family. During the meeting, the IGP expressed his profound condolences and assured the family that no stone would be left unturned in uncovering the circumstances that led to the tragic incident.
“The IGP has ordered the FCID to handle the case with utmost diligence and ensure a conclusive and impartial investigation. He further reassured the family and the general public that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability, professionalism, and respect for human rights.
“While reiterating the Force’s zero-tolerance stance on unprofessional conduct among its personnel, the IGP called on all stakeholders to remain calm and allow the due process of law to prevail,” the statement reads.
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