Man Dies In Fight With Neighbour in Ilorin- culprit at large

Man Dies In Fight With Neighbour in Ilorin- culprit at large

By Olarotimi Oshin    

The Kwara State Police Command has expressed concern over  a tragic incident of culpable homicide which occurred on March 20, 2024, in Ilorin where one Usman Abubakar slumped and died during a fight.

This was contained in a statement by the command police public relation office PPRO , DSP EJIRE-ADEYEMI TOUN (anipr). 

According to the police, at about 2030hrs on March 20, 2024, Mr. Adebayo Ahmed, a resident of Isale Koko, Ojagboro, Ilorin, reported a distressing incident involving his son, Usman Abubakar. It was reported that on the same day around 1930hrs, Usman engaged in a hand-to-hand combat with one Omotosho Jimoh of Elekoyankan Area, Oke-suna, Ilorin, over a minor issue.

Tragically, during the altercation, Usman Abubakar slumped and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a medical personnel.

Immediately, the scene of the crime was visited, the necessary documentation carried out. However, the family of the deceased has declined releasing the body for autopsy, insisting on burial according to Islamic rites.

As reported by Radical Media , presently, the suspect, Omotosho Jimoh, is at large. 

The Kwara State Police Command has initiated preliminary investigation into the matter, and efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect and ascertain the full circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.

The Command assures the public that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Further updates on this case will be communicated as the investigation progresses.