Picture of Late Eboigbodin
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Umoru Ozigi, has ordered an investigation into the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in the state.
Eboigbodin reportedly died after a confrontation with police officers who allegedly flagged him down.
According to reports, the police claimed he was to be taken to the station, but shortly after the interaction, he collapsed and died.
The incident has prompted civil society groups to issue a 48-hour ultimatum for the police to identify and hold accountable the officers involved in the incident, which occurred at a roadblock.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRRO), Moses Yamu, confirmed that CP Ozigi had directed an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding Eboigbodin’s death.
The statement expressed the police command’s deep concern over the incident, noting that the death was allegedly linked to “unprofessional conduct” by the police.
The Commissioner of Police extended his condolences to Eboigbodin’s family, friends, and colleagues, and reaffirmed the commitment of the police to upholding the law and ensuring justice is served.
The statement also emphasized the strong working relationship between the police, civil society organizations, the NLC, and other stakeholders in the state, and assured that the investigation would be thorough and transparent.
