The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the dying of a 21-year-old Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Qoyum Ishola, who was allegedly killed throughout a gas hike protest by the scholars final week Wednesday, saying that it has commenced a full-scale investigation into the dying.
Qoyum, an ND2 pupil of Electrical/Electronics Engineering on the establishment, was allegedly killed by the Police in a mysterious circumstance within the Destiny space, Ilorin, on Wednesday.
The State Police Command, in an announcement signed by Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, DSP Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Sunday, mentioned that it sympathized with the household of the late Qoyum.
“The Kwara State Police Command extends its heartfelt condolences to the household of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola throughout this painful and attempting time. We deeply sympathize with the household, buddies, and all these affected by this unlucky occasion which occurred on 4th September 2024.
“The lack of a beloved one, particularly in such circumstances, is a burden that no household ought to should bear alone. Our ideas are with you, and we pray for energy and luxury for everybody concerned. On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+), he assures the household that we stand with them on this tough second and are dedicated to in search of justice on behalf of the deceased.
“Following the incident, an intensive investigation has already commenced, and actors and witnesses have been recognized. The Kwara State Police Command is absolutely devoted to uncovering the details of the matter and making certain that these accountable are delivered to justice in accordance with the legislation. We’re working with care and diligence as we perceive the significance of offering clear solutions to the household and neighborhood.
“Our dedication to transparency on this investigation is unwavering, and we pledge to conduct the method with the utmost integrity, leaving no room for doubt or compromise.
“We attraction to the general public, the coed’s neighborhood, and people immediately impacted to stay calm and permit the legislation to take its rightful course.
“Whereas feelings could also be excessive, we urge everybody to keep away from actions that might hinder the investigation or disrupt public order. The Kwara State Police Command is aware of its responsibility to serve and defend, and we promise to maintain the general public knowledgeable of any new developments because the investigation progresses. We respect your persistence and cooperation throughout this delicate time.”
The scholars of the polytechnic, led by the establishment’s College students’ Union President, Olalekan Isola, and the Nationwide President of the Nationwide Affiliation of Kwara State College students, Abdulwahab Arewa mentioned in an announcement on Thursday that they marched to the state police command’s headquarters in Ilorin to demand justice for the alleged killing of fellow pupil, Abdulqoyyum, a Nationwide Diploma (ND 2) pupil of Electrical/Electronics Engineering of the establishment.
A press release by the Scholar union expressed a deep sense of duty over the alleged unlucky incident involving the coed and members of the police power.
“Earlier right this moment (Thursday), we held an in depth assembly with related police authorities lasting over three hours. Our discussions have been productive, and we’re working intently with the establishment’s administration and different key stakeholders to analyze the matter totally.
“In response to sources, Abdulqoyyum was allegedly chased on the Destiny space of Ilorin by an alleged officer of the Kwara state police command to an enclosed space. What occurred there may be nonetheless unclear, however when Abdulqoyyum was discovered, he had suffered a deep wound on one among his arms.
“He was thereafter taken to the Kwara State Basic Hospital, the place he gave up the ghost on Thursday morning and was buried the identical morning in response to Islamic spiritual burial rites.
“Abdulqoyyum succumbed to his accidents on the state basic hospital, Ilorin, after shedding a major quantity of blood”, the assertion mentioned.
In his response, the establishment’s Rector, Engr Abdul-Jimoh Muhammed, expressed unhappiness over the demise of the late ND 2 Digital Engineering pupil.
A press release by the establishment’s spokesperson, Mrs Halimat Garba, in Ilorin on Friday disclosed that the tragic incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, across the GRA within the Ilorin metropolis.
“The circumstances across the younger and promising pupil’s dying are nonetheless dicey as there have been many unconfirmed tales and narratives round it.
“The varsity administration is dedicated to making sure that justice is served as applicable primarily based on the ultimate experiences of the matter,” the assertion added.
The Rector appreciated the scholars for being calm and never taking the legal guidelines into their very own palms, stressing that as Qoyum’s investigation unfolds, the polytechnic neighborhood stays resolute in its demand for accountability and justice for Abdulqoyyum.