Residents Protest Killing Of Fulani Man In Oyo

Protests erupted yesterday in Iseyin of Oyo State following the killing of a restive Fulani man by some policemen on border patrol.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed the incident, said the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, has ordered the arrest and detention of those involved.

According to him, an encounter occurred between police officers from the Border Patrol Unit stationed along the Iseyin/Oyo Road and a Fulani man riding a motorcycle.

He said available information indicated that the individual became restive and violent, leading to a confrontation with the officers.

He added that during the ensuing clash, he was struck and fell from his motorcycle.

Olayinka said he was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where he was confirmed dead.

“Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the detention of all officers involved, pending the outcome of a thorough investigation, which is currently ongoing.

“The commissioner has also directed that an autopsy be conducted to medically ascertain the exact cause of death.

“It is pertinent to note that a brief protest occurred in Iseyin in response to the incident. However, the situation was swiftly brought under control, and the crowd was peacefully dispersed after assurances that justice will be served,” he added.

A complete brief will follow soon”, he said.