BY NKECHI NAECHE- ESEZOBOR–The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday said it has commenced investigation into the death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Oduga, while in police custody at Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state.
Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this to BusinessTodayNG that the Investigating Police Officer and the complainant, have both been arrested.
The statement reads: “Investigations have since commenced. The Investigating Police Officer (IPO) and the complainant are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba.
He noted that “an autopsy is about being carried out to determine the cause of death, after which further necessary actions will follow.
“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.
The deceased allegedly had a misunderstanding with his female neighbour, which led to his arrest. It was alleged that he was subjected to severe torture during his detention, resulting in his death
