The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed three officers following their involvement in the death of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.
Ishola, a 21-year-old student of the Electrical Electronics Engineering department, was allegedly killed during a stop-and-search operation in the Fate area of Ilorin on September 4, 2024.
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In a statement released on Monday night by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf of Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya, it was confirmed that the dismissed officers—INSPR. Abiodun Kayode, INSPR.
James Emmanuel, and SGT. Oni Philip—had been found guilty of leaving their beat, engaging in corrupt practices, and unnecessary use of authority.
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The officers will be prosecuted in court, and the command expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
This action, according to the police, underscores the force’s commitment to justice and accountability under the leadership of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The Kwara Police Command urged the public to trust the legal process, assuring that justice has been served.
