The d3ath of a newlywed in Lagos police custody led to the arrest of an investigating officer and a complainant.

 

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Igbamitayo Oduga, while in police custody at Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state.

 

It was reported that the deceased had a disagreement with his female neighbor, which resulted in his arrest and detention at the police station on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

 

Oduga's family members claimed that he was subjected to severe torture while in prison, which led to his de@th.

 

They also claimed that the police prevented him from reaching out to his family during his detention.

 

A family member @omoiyacele who raised the alarm in a post on X last weekend, said the police dumped Oduga's corpse at a morgue in the Epe area of the state.

 

He made it known that the deceased got married four months ago.

 

“My cousin, Late Abdulmujid Igbamitayo Oduga, was murdered by @PoliceNG just because of a mere misunderstanding between him and his neighbour. He died at the Ikota Police Post under Ajiwe Police Station located at Ajah under the IOP Azeezat. The corpse was deposited at Epe,” he wrote.

 

"We urge the Nigeria Police to help our family look into this matter for a clear and true picture of the matter for us to know the particular person that killed our beloved son who just did his wedding not up to four months ago.”

 

The Investigating Police Officer and the complainant were arrested, as confirmed by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the command on Wednesday, February 19.

 

Hundeyin mentioned that an autopsy would be conducted to determine the cause of Oduga's death and to take necessary action.

 

“Investigations have since commenced. The Investigating Police Officer and the complainant are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba. Meanwhile, an autopsy is about to be carried out to determine the cause of death, after which further necessary actions will follow,” the PPRO stated.

 

““Members of the public are assured that a thorough investigation will be carried out and any person(s) found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law.”