Police Await DPP Advice On Murder Of Ex-Ondo SDP Gov Candidate •

The Lagos State Police Command says it is awaiting advice from the Department of Public Prosecution to press charges against anyone found culpable of the murder of a former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye.

Speaking exclusively to TRUST BASE NEWS, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Jimoh, confirmed that the Police had received the results of the autopsy and were now prepared to move forward with further investigation and prosecution.

According to CP Jimoh, the autopsy, conducted on September 11, along with other recent findings, led to the arrest and re-detention of seven out of the 14 members of the Akingboye family earlier invited for questioning.

“With the toxicology findings concluded, we await advice from the DPP so prosecution can begin against anyone found culpable of murder,” CP Jimoh stated.

Earlier, detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, had arrested and interrogated nine close family members and aides in connection with the death.

One of the early red flags investigated by detectives was a suspicious transfer of ₦50 million from the late Akingboye’s account, allegedly shared by some members of his immediate family, among other issues.

Before now, TRUST BASE NEWS had conducted an exclusive crime-scene interview with some family members who expressed confidence that the Police would carry out a thorough investigation.

Akingboye was reported to have died under uncertain circumstances on September 3, with family members and aides claiming that his body was discovered in the backyard of his mansion.

His first son, Samuel Akingboye, who resides in Ondo State, alerted the Police and called for a comprehensive investigation to unravel the mystery surrounding his father’s death.

CP Jimoh reaffirmed his commitment to uncovering the truth and bringing anyone involved to justice.