Lagos CP orders forensic probe into death of ex-Ondo governorship candidate, Akingboye

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a forensic investigation into the death of former Ondo State governorship candidate, Mr Bamidele Akingboye.

The directive followed the circulation of a disturbing photograph of Akingboye’s remains on social media, showing visible bruises on his head and prompting questions over the true cause of death.

Earlier reports had claimed the politician died peacefully in his Victoria Garden City, VGC, residence in Lagos on Wednesday.

However, the viral image has triggered suspicion that foul play may have been involved.

Human rights groups have since urged the police to conduct a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation to unravel the circumstances behind his demise.

Confirming the development on its official X handle, @LagosPoliceNG, on Sunday, the command disclosed that CP Jimoh had instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, to discreetly handle the matter.

“The Commissioner has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, SCID, to discreetly investigate the death,” the statement read in part.

According to the command, detectives supported by the Crime Scene Investigation, CSI, unit visited the residence where the late politician’s body was found.

The area has since been sealed off while forensic specialists deploy advanced tools to collect and analyse evidence.

Akingboye, who flew the flag of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the November 2024 Ondo governorship election, lost to the incumbent, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Lagos CP orders forensic probe into death of ex-Ondo governorship candidate, Akingboye