Ilorin, Kwara State – Three police officers have been arrested in connection with the death of a Kwara Polytechnic student, Qoyyum Abdulyakeen Ishola. The officers, identified as Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni of the Operations Department, were apprehended on September 9, 2024.
The arrests followed a 24-hour ultimatum issued by the Kwara Polytechnic Students’ Union President, Saheed Olalekan Ishola, after students staged a peaceful protest at the Kwara State Police Headquarters.
Ishola had demanded justice for the death of Qoyyum, who was allegedly killed by police officers along Panet Road, Kwara state on September 4, 2024. According to Qoyyum’s brother, Abdullahi, the victim was stopped by police officers while on a motorcycle and forced into a police vehicle. The officers allegedly demanded money from Qoyyum, searched his belongings, which was followed by the news of his death.
Following Qoyyum’s death, Kwara Polytechnic students expressed outrage and demanded accountability. Student Union President, Comrade Saheed Olalekan Ishola led a peaceful protest to the police headquarters, where he met with a police representative and issued the 24-hour ultimatum. He also demanded an immediate end to police harassment and extortion of students along the Post Office/Polytechnic routes.
Ishola advised students to avoid resisting unlawful arrests and to insist on being taken to the nearest police station. He urged students to contact the Students’ Union executive as soon as they get to the police station taken to.
The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was urged by the students to closely monitor the case and ensure justice is served. The students emphasized the importance of addressing police brutality to protect the future of the state.
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