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The family of Olatunji Jimoh have again appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene in the investigation into the death of their son.
The appeal was made by a group of concerned citizens led by Mr Owolabi Okumuyiwa during a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The family is seeking the IGP’s intervention to transfer the case out of the Kwara State Police Command, citing a lack of confidence in the command’s ability to conduct a fair and impartial investigation.
They alleged that the command is delaying the investigation, and as such, cannot be trusted to investigate itself.
The group therefore urged the IGP to take over the investigation and ensure that justice is served.
They also call on the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to intervene in the matter and ensure that the family gets the justice they deserve.
In his comments, lawyer to the family of late Olatunji Jimoh commended efforts of the Inspector General of Police for portraying himself as the father of all in the matter.
He alleged that the preliminary investigation revealed that late Olatunji did not die as a result of hanging himself.
It would be recalled that the IGP had earlier visited the family of the deceased and assured them of a thorough and swift investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The IGP had also directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to take over the case.
The family’s appeal is a clear indication that they are not satisfied with the pace of the investigation and are seeking external intervention to ensure that justice is served.
By Abubakar Umar
