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…

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