The Police on Friday disclosed that three dismissed officers of the Kwara State Command have been charged to court.
The suspects, whose misconduct and corrupt actions resulted in the death of a student at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Quorum Abdulyekeen Ishola, face charges of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
The dismissed officers are Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Samuel and Sergeant Oni Philip.
They were charged to court on 16th October, 2024 by the Kwara State Police Command, acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police.
Naijaonpoint understands that the deceased, a 21-year-old National Diploma 2 student of Electrical/Electronics was allegedly killed by policemen during a fuel hike protest by students in Ilorin.
The widespread condemnation that followed led to the transfer of the case to the police headquarters in Abuja after the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun ordered an investigation.
“They face charges of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in connection with the death of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola and they have been remanded in prison custody pending further court proceedings,” a Police statement said
The officers were dismissed after a thorough investigation and internal disciplinary trial, which found the three officers guilty of involvement in the death of the student.
A statement by the Police earlier said, “This decisive action highlights the unwavering commitment of IGP Egbetokun to upholding justice, professionalism, and accountability across the Nigeria Police Force.
“Under Egbetokun’s leadership, we are resolute in ensuring that officers conduct themselves with integrity, and any breach of ethical standards, particularly in cases leading to loss of life, will be met with a stiff response”.