Death in Police Cell: Saraki Condoles With Family, Calls for Probe

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described as unfortunate, the death of a man known as Jimoh AbdulQodir Tunji, while in the custody of the Nigerian Police, Kwara State Command.

Saraki commended the swift intervention of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, who visited the family of the deceased and urged the chief cop to ensure proper investigation as well as prosecution of anyone found culpable in the tragic incident.

The former Senate President made the call when a delegation visited the family of the deceased on his behalf on Monday at Erubu community, Balogun Fulani area of Ilorin.

The delegation, led by Mall. Otukoko Olayinka Ibrahim, also included Hon. Taiye Alaya, PDP House of Assembly candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr. Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Press Officer on Local Matters to Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and Comrade Mufutau Aromaradu, Co-ordinator, 2024 PDP councillorship candidates forum.

The late Jimoh AbdulQodir Tunji died in police cell in controversial circumstances after he was arrested by police men over a ₦220,000 debt he owed a customer.

It was gathered that Tunji was arrested on Friday, December 20, 2024, by policemen, including the brother of his creditor, after a complaint was filed over the unpaid debt.

Speaking on behalf of Saraki at the residence of the deceased, Otukoko, described the incident as disturbing and commended the IGP for being proactive, even as he urged the police chief to ensure that the case was not swept under the carpet.

While praying for the soul of the deceased, Saraki sympathized with the family and prayed to God to grant the parents the fortitude to bear the painful loss.

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