The Osun State Police Command has identified the man allegedly shot dead along the Iwo–Osogbo Road on Sunday and disclosed that police personnel who were at the scene are also being investigated alongside two detained operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Providing an update during an interview with The PUNCH on Monday, the police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, identified the deceased as 41-year-old Anayo Azikwe Michael from Delta State.
“The deceased was from Delta State. His name is Anayo Azikwe Michael, 41,” Ojelabi said .
He added that members of the victim’s family were on their way to Osun State, while the Customs officers linked to the incident had already reported at the command headquarters .
The alleged killing occurred around the Onibueja area of Ido-Osun on Sunday morning, close to a police roadblock .
According to a video of the scene obtained by PUNCH Metro, the perpetrators, who were dressed in mufti, were security operatives pursuing a driver from the Iwo end of the road. The alleged shooters were later identified as operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service .
In the video, the vehicle conveying the deceased was seen riddled with bullets, while a crowd of angry residents gathered at the scene, demanding a thorough investigation .
Confirming the incident in an earlier statement, the police spokesperson identified the suspected shooters as Kolawole Suuti and Danjuma Samuel, both operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service .
Asked whether the police would also investigate the conduct of officers stationed at the roadblock when the incident occurred, Ojelabi said the command was examining all aspects of the case.
“We are still on the matter. We will conclude the investigation between today and tomorrow. The two suspects (Customs operatives) are still with the police. We are also subjecting the police officers at the scene to investigation for verification. We won’t leave any stone unturned in getting to the root of the matter,” he said .
The incident has sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians demanding justice for the deceased and accountability from security agencies.
