Several officers in connection with the alleged murder of Kwara State University (KWASU) student, Suleiman Olayinka have been arrested by Kwara State Police Command.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that Olayinka, 27, was allegedly killed by policemen on Tuesday at around 2:00 pm in the Tanke area of Ilorin.
Eyewitness disclosed that the victim got off a motorcycle and was approached by three officers, who then dragged him to the ground.
“I was with him. As soon as he got the money from a PoS operator, the officers came out of a tricycle and dragged him to the ground. The victim kept asking what offence he had committed, but they didn’t let him speak,” the source said.
He pleaded with the officers, informing them that he was asthmatic, but they ignored his pleas.”
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, who confirmed the incident on Friday said that the police were already aware and had taken action.
“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of this unfortunate incident, which led to the sudden death of Suleiman Olayinka (M), 27 years old,” the PPRO said.
“A complaint of cheating and criminal breach of trust was reported against the deceased. Police detectives were immediately assigned to investigate the case.
“Meanwhile, the officers involved in the incident have been identified, arrested, and detained for further investigation regarding the death of the suspect.
“Further updates will be provided promptly as investigations unfold.”