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IGP orders DIG to take over investigation of Remo Stars player’s death

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The Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, on Monday, ordered the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID, Anthony Ogbizi to, with immediate effect, take over investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Remo Stars Football Club assistant captain, Tiyamiyu Kazeem.

Kazeem popularly known as Kaka was killed in Sagamu, Ogun State on Saturday.

The Ogun State Police Command, his family, club, as well as friends and resident, have been trading blames over the death of the footballer.

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While the policed claimed he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while trying to evade arrest, his family, Remo Stars FC and others claimed he was killed by the police.

Protest in Sagamu over Kazeem’s death turned violent on Monday as no fewer than five protesters reportedly died.

The IGP, according to a statement by the Nigeria Police Force has, however, directed the DIG to take over the investigation.

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The statement said Adamu gave the order while reviewing daily reports of major crime incidents across the country.

The statement shared via the NPF’s verified Twitter handle read:

“The IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the DIG in-charge of the FCID, DIG Anthony Ogbizi to, with immediate effect, take over investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Late Mr. Tiamiyu Kazeem in Sagamu, Ogun State on 22nd February, 2020.

“The IGP gave the order today, 24th February, 2020 while reviewing daily reports of major crime incidents across the country.

“Meanwhile, the IGP while commiserating with the family and friends of the deceased, calls for calm and assures that justice will be done in the matter, reiterating that any person found culpable will be brought to book.”

 

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