…. Calls For Calm, Assures Justice
A new investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of death and guarantee the administration of justice after the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, was made aware of the controversy surrounding the death of a young man named “Erasmus Emhenya” who is said to have passed away while in police custody at the Nyanya Divisional Police Headquarters, Federal Capital Territory, on April 10, 2023.
In a press release on Tuesday, 9th July 2024 signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that the Inspector-General of Police who has expressed his grave concern over the incident, has further directed the DIG FCID to immediately commence a thorough and transparent investigation into the matter and forward the report as soon as possible.
“The IGP therefore calls for calm and support from members of the public on the matter while assuring that the police will continually uphold and protect people’s human rights in their day-to-day activities. He equally reassures the public of the Police’s commitment to sustaining its internal control mechanism to deal decisively and sanction any erring police personnel who engage in unprofessional conduct.
“The IGP hereby commiserates with the family of the deceased and prays for the repose of his soul.
