By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbebga, has ordered the detention of police officers involved in the shooting of a motorcyclist along the Iseyin/Oyo Road pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.
This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday, May 2, by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.
The statement noted that the incident occurred between police officers from the Border Patrol Unit stationed along the Iseyin/Oyo Road and a yet-to-be-identified Fulani man riding a motorcycle.
According to the statement, the motorcyclist became violent and restive, leading to a confrontation with the officers.
Ayanlade added that during the ensuing clash, the man was struck and fell from his motorcycle.
The command’s PPRO said he was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where he was confirmed dead.
The statement read, “Earlier today, an encounter occurred between police officers from the Border Patrol Unit stationed along the Iseyin/Oyo Road and a Fulani man riding a motorcycle.
“Information available indicates that the individual became restive and violent, leading to a confrontation with the officers. During the ensuing clash, he was struck and fell from his motorcycle.
“He was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where he was confirmed dead.
“Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the detention of all officers involved, pending the outcome of a thorough investigation, which is currently ongoing. The commissioner has also directed that an autopsy be conducted to medically ascertain the exact cause of death.
“It is pertinent to note that a brief protest occurred in Iseyin in response to the incident; however, the situation was swiftly brought under control, and the crowd was peacefully dispersed after assurances that justice would be served. A complete brief will follow soon.”
The incident follows widespread outrage over a recent case in Effurun, Delta State, where a police officer allegedly shot a restrained suspect, identified as Mene Ogidi.
The video of the incident circulated online, prompting the authorities to transfer the case to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, for investigation and disciplinary action.
Following the outcome of investigations, the Inspector General of Police ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the killing.
