Another Suspect Dies In Police Custody In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of 18-year-old murder suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, who was accused of involvement in the killing of retired Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, in Minna.

According to a statement released by the Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, Abdulhakeem died while receiving medical treatment for severe stomach pains and a cough at the General Hospital, Minna.

“On December 19, 2024, at about 5 p.m., the suspect complained of severe stomach pains and cough. He was taken to the general hospital for medical attention but unfortunately passed away during treatment.

“The corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue while awaiting a postmortem result for further action,” the statement read.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdulhakeem had been paraded as the prime suspect in the murder of the late Permanent Secretary, who was stabbed at his block industry near the PDP Secretariat in Minna. Before his death, he reportedly claimed that some employees of the deceased had hired him to carry out the crime.

The incident adds to growing concerns over the safety of suspects in police custody.

In a related case, a 35-year-old man, Jimoh Abdulquadri, died in police custody in Kwara State just days earlier.

The Kwara State Police Command has launched a discreet investigation into allegations of torture leading to Abdulquadri’s death.

The family of Abdulquadri, including his mother and elder brother, have alleged that he suffered fatal injuries from physical assault by police personnel, accusing them of negligence and abuse of power.

Another Suspect Dies In Police Custody In Niger

Abdulquadri had reportedly been arrested over a ₦220,000 debt but died the following day after sustaining severe head injuries.

The deaths have sparked calls for accountability and adherence to human rights standards in handling suspects in police custody.

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