Osogbo: Police promise to investigate Abiola Afolabi’s murder
The commissioner of police in Osun, Olawale Olokode, has appealed to residents to believe in the police force as they are investigating the alleged extrajudicial killing of Abiola Afolabi in Osogbo.
Police spokesperson Yemisi Opalola stated on Monday in Osogbo that Mr Olokode directed officers to unravel the circumstances leading to the death.
“He urges everyone to believe in the police and allow justice to take its course, as he would meet with the state government and civil society organisations to do justice to the matter,” Ms Opalola said.
Protests broke out last Friday in Osogbo after police shot and killed 27-year-old Afolabi in the state capital.
Mr Afolabi, shot in the leg at his friend’s house, later died in police custody, leading to demonstrators taking to the streets in Osogbo.
However, the commissioner assured that the outcome of the investigation would be made public at the end of the exercise.
“The commissioner of police uses this medium to inform the people of Osun, especially youths, that investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of Abiola is ongoing. He promises to make the outcome of the investigation public,” the police spokesperson said.
She added, “Mr Olokode urges youths, individuals or groups still planning to embark on a protest over the matter to shelve the plan.”
(NAN)
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