Trigger Happy Policeman Kills Motorcyclist In Oyo

By Akinwale Kasali 

Following the protest that rocked the extra Judicial Killing of Mena Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman in Delta, which led to the recommendation by the Force Headquarters for his immediate sack to the Police Service Commission, along with others from the Police Force , another trigger happy Policeman has killed a Motorcyclist in Iseyin, Oyo State.

It was gathered from a statement issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, that the said incident occurred between Police officers from the Border Patrol Unit stationed along the Iseyin/Oyo Road and a Fulani man riding a motorcycle.

According to Ayanlade, the individual became violent and restive, leading to a confrontation with the officers.

He added that during the ensuing clash, the man was struck and fell from his motorcycle.

The Motorcyclist was said to have been 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 will be served. A complete brief will follow soon.”