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  • Police detain alleged killer DPO

    Police detain alleged killer DPO

    Lagos State Police Command Wednesday detained the Divisional Officer (DPO) of Ijeshatedo, Mohammed Yakubu for allegedly killing a fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade.

    Yakubu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) was detained after the state government commenced an investigation into the incident that occurred Sunday night.

    This is just as residents alleged Ayoade was the third person the DPO has killed, claiming that the other two occurred at two other streets in the area.

    The police had earlier denied the DPO nor any cop fired a shot, a position a senior police officer blamed on the lie Yakubu told the Commissioner Fatai Owoseni.

    He said: “The DPO even lied to the Commissioner of Police that some cultists engaged themselves in a battle of supremacy and that he went to the scene following a distress call to his office. He said he went to the place to disperse the hoodlums. He said as at the time he arrived the scene and left, nobody was killed and that he was surprised to hear that somebody was shot.

    “Following the DPO’s briefing to the CP, he challenged the deceased’s family to produce the body of their son  who was shot, but, the family had burried him according to muslim rites.

    “With media reports on the killing, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris ordered the CP to personally visit the scene. The CP sent some under cover policemen who visited the house and he was shocked with the revelations from witnesses.

    “He immediately ordered the arrest of the DPO, who is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti.”

    Owoseni, who confirmed that the DPO was in detention, said he would be prosecuted if found culpable.

    Owoseni disclosed that he has visited the area and met with the families of the

    He said: “I told you that we were investigating and we have sent undercover policemen to the family of the deceased and the scene of the incident. We spoke to many people. We now have true version of the story contrary to what the DPO told us.

    “The police under the leadership of the IGP operate in a manner that all actions must be in tandem with democratic principles and respect for human life. We would not condone any act of impunity. All those that are adorned with police uniform and get involved in impunity are not part of us.

    “The DPO is under investigation. If we find out that he is not one of those officers that belong to the new Nigeria Police the law will take its course. The DPO has been taken into custody. I have met with the family of the victim and we found out that it was imperative that investivation be carried out.

    “The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCIID, the Area C Commander and the Commander X Squad have started the investigation. I’ll leave no stone unturned and we would not sweep the matter under the carpet.

    “As soon as evidence is put up, the officer or whoever committed the act of impunity would face the wrath of the law.”

     

  • Lagos investigates alleged murder by DPO

    Lagos investigates alleged murder by DPO

    The Lagos State Government Tuesday commenced investigation into the murder of a fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ijeshatedo, Mohammed Yakubu.

    Ayoade was allegedly shot in the head by Yakubu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) on Sunday night at 49, Wosilat  Daudu Street, Ijeshatedo.

    The deceased had gone to the venue with his lover to attend his friend’s birthday party when the incident occurred.

    Although the police claimed the DPO and his men went to the venue to arrest suspected cultists and that the deceased was on their wanted list, Ayoade’s brother, Taofeeq, denied the allegation, crying for justice.

    Consequently, Taofeeq visted the Public Advice Centre (PAC) in Alausa, where he made a formal complaint against the DPO and police.

    Assuring him of justice, PAC Director, Mrs. Tola Akinsanya said a formal letter would be written to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.

    She said the DPO and all the officers who went to the venue would be invited alongside witnesses, adding that the government would not cover up anyone responsible for the murder.

     

  • Fashion designer shot dead by police officer at birthday party in Lagos

    A 25-year-old fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade, has been shot dead by a trigger-happy police officer in Lagos, according to dependable sources.

    The sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the police officer, who is believed to be a senior officer at  Ijeshatedo Divisional Police Headquarters (name withheld) allegedly shot and killed Ayoade on Sunday evening in the area.

    The incident which occurred at about 7.30 p.m. at No. 49, Wosilat Daudu St., Ijeshatedo, also left two persons injured.

    The deceased, Ayoade had gone to the area to attend a friend’s birthday party when he met his untimely death, one of the sources said.

    It was learnt that the officer and his men had stormed the venue of the birthday party in two patrol vans at about 6. 30 p.m. and left after observing what the youths were doing.

    “Some minutes later, the officer and his men came back to the venue and one of the policemen shot sporadically into the air.

    “The officer, who was sitting in front of one of the patrol vans allegedly alighted from the vehicle and brought out his service pistol and went straight to where Ayoade was sitting close to his girlfriend and shot him on the head at close range,” said another source.

    Attendees and residents of the street, who were shocked by the gruesome murder of the boy, wept profusely and rained  curses on the police officer.

    The elder brother of the celebrator,  Mr Jelili Bakare, told NAN that they were shocked by the manner Ayoade was killed.

    “My younger brother, Abubakar Animashaun, was celebrating his birthday with some friends in a low-key at our late father’s house when the officer and his men came at about 6. 30 p.m.

    “The officer called a woman on the street and they left. Surprisingly, the policemen came back to the street again and where I was sitting, one of the policemen that followed him shot into the air believing that some of the youths at the birthday party would run, but they stayed.

    “The officer came out in anger from his vehicle and went to where Ayoade was sitting in the passage of the house and shot him on the head.

    Contacted on telephone, the State Police Commissioner, Mr Fatai Owoseni,  said he had yet to be briefed on the incident.

    “I am just coming back from a trip. I have not been briefed on the matter. I am not aware of it yet, ” he said.

  • DPO shoots man dead, injure others in Lagos

    DPO shoots man dead, injure others in Lagos

    A trigger-happy Divisional Police Officer (DPO) on Sunday night shot dead a fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade and injured two others.

    The incident occurred at Ijeshatedo around 7pm.

    It was gathered that the DPO shot Ayoade, who was at a friend’s (Abubakar Animashaun) birthday party with his lover, at close range.

    He was said to have shot him because the youths at the party refused to run at the sight of policemen.

    The DPO, it was gathered, alighted his vehicle, walked up to the victim and shot him on the head, killing him on the spot.

    Those who sustained injuries were said to have been hit by stray bullet.

    According to witnesses, the killer cop had stormed the area with some of his subordinates in two patrol vehicles.

    As if acting on information, the source said they got to the venue the first time, observed what was happening, left and returned to the venue before going berserk.

    While one of his officers was said to have shot in the air, the DPO, it was gathered marched to the place Ayoade sat in anger and shot him.

    According to residents, if any of the youths had fled at the sound of the first gunshot from the police, they would have been arrested and branded criminals.

    They said the policemen would have taken them to their station and demanded money for their bail from their relatives.

    There was a bloodstain on the floor of the house where Ayoade was killed on Monday morning, with residents condemning the manner in which he was killed.

    According to Jelili Bakare, whose brother was the celebrant, the killer DPO called for reinforcement after the shooting.

    He said: “My brother was having a low key party with his friends at our late father’s house when the DPO and his men stormed the place. It was around 6:30pm that they came first. The DPO called one Mama Aliyat, a woman on the street and they left.

    “Surprisingly, the policemen came back to the street after some minutes. One of the officers, who followed the DPO shot in the air, thinking that some of the youths would run away.

    “But when they didn’t run, the DPO came down from his vehicle angrily and went to where Ayoade was sitting in the corridor. He shot him in the head at close range.

    “After the shooting, the DPO called for reinforcement from other police divisions in the area and told them the youths were armed with cutlasses and that broken bottles littered the party venue.

    “But the other DPOs left after they didn’t see traces of violence at the scene. We went to Itire-Ikate Local Council to complain but he told them that the deceased has been on their wanted list. We were disappointed.”

    An elder brother to the deceased, Taofeeq Ayoade, who pleaded to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the state Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni for justice, said his brother was an easy going person.

    He debunked the allegation from the LCDA that he was on their wanted list, noting that his brother has never been to a police station in his life.

    He said: “What annoyed us most was the allegation of the DPO that my brother had been on their wanted list. Wanted list for what purpose? We are calling on Lagos State government and the State Commissioner of Police to come to our aid.

    “As I speak with you, my mother is in serious condition. She has been weeping since that day. We have buried my brother in accordance with Islamic rites.”