Family demands justice after man dies in Osun police custody

The family of Taofeek Azeez, a 40-year-old man, is demanding justice after his death in Osun police custody. Azeez was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing cocoa seeds. It is reported that he died a few hours after being handed over to the Nigeria Police. Azeez's brother, Fatai Alimi, spoke to journalists on Friday. Alimi claimed that Azeez was initially taken to the palace of the Alagbeye of Agbeye, where he was subjected to corporal punishment and stripped naked.

He questioned the police's account of Azeez taking his own life in custody, describing the circumstances as suspicious. Alimi, who is a father of six and has an aged mother, urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the situation. The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident, stating that Azeez was apprehended by the community for the alleged theft and then transferred to a police outpost for questioning and detention.

A few hours later, he was found dead in his cell. The officer responsible for the cell will be interrogated as part of the investigation.