Cop, complainant arrested over death of man arrested after dispute with neighbour in Lagos
Police authorities in Lagos have commenced 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.
Oduga allegedly had a misunderstanding with his female neighbour, which led to his arrest and detention at the police post on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
The deceased’s family members alleged that he was subjected to severe torture during his detention, resulting in his d3ath.
They alleged that the police did not allow him to contact his family while in custody.
A relative of the deceased, @omoiyacele who raised the alarm in a post on X last weekend, said the police dumped his corpse at a morgue in the Epe area of the state.
According to him, the deceased only 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.”
Responding in a statement on Wednesday, February 19, the spokesperson of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the Investigating Police Officer and the complainant.
The police spokesperson said an autopsy would be carried out to determine the cause of Oduga’s death.
“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,” Hundeyin said.
