Police takes action against three officers over death of Kwara Poly student | Read Details
The trio of Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly killin-g a student of Kwara state polytechnic, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola.
According to a release issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Police Command, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, the suspects will be tried in court.
In the statement titled “Final Update on the Case of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola,” read;
“The Kwara State Police Command wishes to provide an important update regarding the investigation into the tragic incident involving the loss of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola on 4th September 2024.
“After a thorough investigation and an internal disciplinary trial, the three officers involved—AP/No 233828 INSPR. Abiodun Kayode, AP/No 287410 INSPR. James Emmanuel, and F/No 497868 SGT. Oni Philip—have been found guilty of the following offences: 1. Leaving Beat; 2. Corrupt Practices; 3. Unlawful or Unnecessary Exercise of Authority.
“Consequently, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, effective from 4th October 2024. They will be arraigned in court as soon as possible.
“This decisive action highlights the unwavering commitment of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM, PhD, to upholding justice, professionalism, and accountability across the Nigeria Police Force. Under his leadership, we are resolute in ensuring that officers conduct themselves with integrity, and any breach of ethical standards, particularly in cases leading to loss of life, will be met with a stiff response.
“The Kwara State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya, psc(+), extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola. We share in their grief and remain committed to providing them with support during this difficult period.”
Recall that Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a 21-year-old student of the Electrical Electronics Engineering, was allegedly murder-ed by the police during a stop-and-search operation in the Fate area of Ilorin on 4th September 2024.
Following the tragic death, students of the Kwara State Polytechnic embarked on a protest at the headquarters of the state Police Command and the government house, demanding justice.
