Police detain suspect in Ogun community killing

…as family calls for proper investigations

The Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police, Onikan, in Lagos State, has detained Elijah Adeogun, a suspect in the attack and killing of a resident of a community in Ogun State.

Elijah was reportedly taken to Zone 2 Police Command last Friday by a retired Commissioner of Police who had assured him that he would be released that same day.

Confirming the development to our correspondent, the spokesperson in charge of Zone 2, CSP Umma Ayuba, said, “Yes, Elijah Adeogun is in our custody. Investigation is still going on.”

Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had last week directed the AIG in charge of Zone 2 to ensure proper investigations into the killings in the Ogun community.

Our correspondent gathered that the suspect had contacted the retired senior police officer for assistance following a report of him being declared wanted by the police. 

Meanwhile, the family of the deceased boy, Saheed Shoboyejo, has also reacted to the arrest, calling on the police to ensure proper forensic investigations into the involvement of Elijah and other arrested suspects.

Counsel to the family, Barrister Olayinka Sanni, commended the IGP and the police at Zone 2 for ‘demystifying’ the killer terror group but noted that there is much work to be done.

The lawyer said, “We want to appreciate the Inspector General of Police for his directives that led to the arrest of the alleged murderer.

“We also want a forensic investigation into those supplying him guns and those who are behind him.

“We want him to be prosecuted; we also want to urge the IGP and those in charge of the case not to compromise the matter.

“We want to appreciate the IGP for his efforts so far. We don’t want him to be released because if released, he’s going to do worse because the suspect is a deadly criminal.

“We also want to thank the AIG and his team over their efforts in the arrest of the suspect. This is not his first time of being charged to court. We don’t want him to be rushed to court. The police should get reliable evidence against him.” 

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