A resident of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Jimoh Abdulquadri, who was arrested and detained over a debt of N220,000, has died in police custody.
Abdulquadri was reportedly arrested on Friday for allegedly owing a friend N220,000.
On Saturday, his family members were informed that he had died in police custody.
In a viral video taken at the deceased’s house, family members could be seen crying and mourning his death.
In the video, Aishat Biola, the older sister of Abdulquadri, narrated how his brother was deceived from the house and whisked away by some police officers.
“My younger brother is the one who was killed. We were all here making jokes when they came to pick him up,” she said.
“They sent people to deceive him away from here. Those who came to carry him away were on the road waiting.”
In a statement on Sunday, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the police spokesperson in Kwara, said the deceased was “invited” over “an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence to the sum of N220,000”.
Ejire-Adeyemi said a “discreet investigation” has commenced to ascertain the cause of the death.
“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate incident that led to the tragic loss of one Mr. Jimoh Abdulquadri, which occurred on 20th Dec, 2024,” the statement reads.
“The deceased was invited on an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretense to the sum of 220,000 thousand Naira.
“Discreet investigations into this incident have commenced to ascertain the cause.
“Further developments on the outcome will be communicated as it progresses, as no stone will be left unturned.”
Egbetokun assured the family that the circumstances that led to the death would be investigated.
