Ogun neighborhood needs probe of guy’s death throughout authorities arrest

The Ikenne neighborhood in Ogun State has actually required an independent examination into the scenarios surrounding the death of Demola Agboola, who apparently passed away after being taken into authorities custody following a disagreement in between 2 boys.

The neighborhood, through the Ikenne Development Association UK Chapter and the Truth, Peace and Reconciliation Committee Stakeholders, stated Agboola was not one of the initial celebrations to the conflict however had actually stepped in to moderate in between them.

The call followed an earlier report by PUNCH Metro that Agboola, who was thought of being a cultist, plunged and passed away while running away authorities arrest in Ikenne.

The report specified that a guy had actually reported a threat-to-life case to the authorities which he was later on presumably assailed by Demola and some other suspects, triggering authorities intervention.

Responding to the event in a declaration released by the President of the neighborhood association, Distinct Oreselu, the neighborhood offered a various account of the situations surrounding Agboola’s death and raised concerns about his treatment by the cops.

According to Oreselu, the event started on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Glory Time Pharmacy, widely called Fugo Pharmacy, in Ikenne.

He stated a boy recognized as Anu had actually gone to the drug store in an ash-coloured Toyota Venza to purchase medication for his mom when another male, Daniel, showed up in a Toyota Camry and parked behind him.

Oreselu stated an argument broke out after Anu supposedly asked Daniel to reverse his lorry so that he might leave, including that the argument later on ended up being physical.

He declared that Anu slapped Daniel throughout the conflict.

According to the declaration, Daniel later on looked for Agboola’s intervention, as the deceased was supposedly understood in the neighborhood for assisting to deal with conflicts.

Oreselu stated Agboola accepted moderate and set up a conference in between the 2 guys around Kajola, Ikenne, at about 1 pm the following day.

He stated Anu, who had actually currently reported the matter to the authorities, notified the cops about the prepared conference and likewise called some buddies to accompany him.

“The authorities consequently placed themselves around Kajola before the arranged conference,” Oreselu declared.

He stated when Anu and Daniel showed up with their buddies, Daniel apparently blew up over the previous night’s occurrence and punched Anu, setting off another physical fight.

According to Oreselu, Agboola attempted to step in and attracted both sides to keep peace.

“It was at this point that the law enforcement officer who had actually presumably been placed around the location emerged and started capturing a few of individuals present,” the declaration stated.

Oreselu stated the Divisional Police Officer later on reached the scene and Daniel was required to the police headquarters.

He declared that Agboola left the instant scene when the authorities showed up however was pursued by an officer.

According to him, Agboola consistently described that he had actually assembled the conference to moderate in between the 2 males, however the officer supposedly firmly insisted that he follow him to the station.

He stated the officer later on got in touch with the DPO for help, informing him that he might not take Agboola to the station alone.

“When the DPO went back to the scene, eyewitnesses state he discovered Demola resting on the ground, with Officer Toluwani standing next to him,” Oreselu specified.

He declared that the DPO blew up, got a piece of fire wood from a neighboring home and utilized it to beat Agboola, while among the officers supposedly kicked him in the chest as he rested on the ground.

Oreselu stated Agboola consequently informed the officers that he was tired and might no longer stroll.

The neighborhood leader even more declared that regardless of Agboola’s condition, the DPO at first tried to have him required to the station using just his underpants, up until some citizens stepped in and appealed for him to be enabled to place on his split denims.

The declaration likewise declared that Agboola consistently required medical help.

According to Oreselu, Agboola was nonetheless required to the police headquarters instead of instantly to a health center.

He stated that while at the station, Anu, who had actually been asked to keep an eye on Daniel’s lorry parked at the scene, apparently saw Agboola pushing the flooring and pleaded that he be provided medical attention.

Oreselu declared that the DPO directed that Agboola be required to healthcare facility if Anu might do so, stating the officer thought the deceased was being “theatrical” in spite of his repetitive grievances that he was tired.

The declaration even more declared that Agboola was very first required to a personal healthcare facility along IYC Road, behind the Ikenne sawmill, however was declined and described the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu.

Oreselu declared that Agboola was transferred in Anu’s ash-coloured Toyota Venza instead of a squad car.

He even more declared that rather of continuing straight to OOUTH, the authorities advised Anu to go back to the station, stating the DPO had actually directed that they need to return.

“After about 20 minutes, they now moved down to OOUTH Sagamu,” the declaration stated.

Oreselu stated Agboola was noticable dead on arrival at OOUTH.

The neighborhood stated the situations surrounding the death raised concerns needing an independent examination, including what took place to Agboola throughout his encounter with the authorities, why he was required to the station rather of getting instant medical attention and what injuries he sustained before his death.

Oreselu prompted private investigators to figure out the identities and functions of all the officers included and develop whether any supposed attack added to Agboola’s death.

“The neighborhood is not requesting anybody to be condemned without due procedure. What individuals of Ikenne are requiring is a transparent, independent and trustworthy examination into the situations surrounding Demola’s death.

“Demola was not supposedly among the initial contenders in the disagreement. He existed since he had actually carried out to assist fix the dispute quietly,” Oreselu mentioned.

He advised the authorities to develop the reality and make sure that anybody discovered culpable was held responsible in accordance with the law.

Oreselu stated an examination would likewise assist avoid a reoccurrence of what the neighborhood referred to as a terrible death occurring from an effort to settle a difference quietly.

The Ogun State Police Command had actually previously mentioned that it was carrying out an extensive examination into the matter.

The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Opeyemi Oluborode, informed PUNCH Metro in August, “We understand this case. An extremely persistent examination is presently continuous to determine the realities of the matter.”