A coalition of civil society organisations on Wednesday urged the Inspector-General of Police to investigate operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, over alleged misconduct in the investigation of the murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye, son of the Ajiran of Agungi, Oba Tijani Akinloye, and one Sheriff Salami.
The coalition also dismissed allegations of corruption and abuse of office levelled against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, describing the claims as unfounded.
Addressing journalists in Lagos, the coordinator of the Centre for Advocacy for Credible Leadership, Femi Lawson, who spoke on behalf of the others, alleged that some officers attached to the Delta Force Unit at the SCID had engaged in acts that could compromise the investigation.
The coalition said, “We call on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCID alongside officers overseeing the D9 and D4 units. Any personnel found culpable should be identified and sanctioned.
“We also urge the Inspector-General of Police to ensure strict neutrality and professionalism in the handling of this case.”
