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Egbetokun orders fresh probe of Erasmus Emhenya’s death in police custody
IGP Kayode Egbetokun
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…The order follows fresh controversies over the death of Eramus Emhenya in police custody
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered fresh investigation into the alleged death of a young man named Erasmus Emhenya in police custody at Abuja on 10th April, 2023.
Erasmus Emhenya allegedly died in detention at the Nyanya Divisional Police Headquarters, FCT on the 10th of April 2023,
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police said in a statement on Tuesday that the order for the fresh investigation by Egbetokun was to unravel the cause of death of Emhenya and ensure the prevalence of justice.
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“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, ” Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police said in the statement.
