The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed three officers over the alleged murder of a student.
The deceased, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, was, on September 4, shot dead by trigger-happy policemen at Fate, Ilorin.
Spokesperson of the command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, revealed that after investigation and internal disciplinary trial, the three officers –AP/No 233828 INSPR. Abiodun Kayode, AP/No 287410 INSPR. James Emmanuel, and F/No 497868 SGT. Oni Philip – were found guilty of offences ranging from leaving beat, corrupt practices to unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority.
“Consequently, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, with effect from October 4,, 2024,’’ he added.