Kenya: President Ruto condemns death of man in police custody
Kenyan President William Ruto has spoken out about the recent death of a man while in police custody. The incident has led to national outrage as the country prepares to remember last year’s major demonstrations demanding change. The man, aged 31, was taken into custody in western Kenya. He had made social media posts accusing […]
IGP visits family of man ‘tortured’ to death in Kwara; orders probe
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, visited Ilorin, Kwara State, following the tragic death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri. The young man, who was allegedly killed by police officers, died under suspicious circumstances while in custody. Jimoh was arrested on December 19, 2024, after being accused of owing N220,000 to […]