Ilorin: Man Slumps, Dies During Fight With Neighbour Over Minor Issue

Kwara State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspect who alleged engaged in a hand-to-hand combat with one Omotosho Jimoh of Elekoyankan Area, Oke-suna, Ilorin, over a minor issue, which led to his death.

This is contained in a statement signed by Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, anipr, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, and made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Monday.

According to her, the Kwara State Police Command is saddened to report a tragic incident of culpable homicide which occurred on March 20, 2024, in Ilorin.

At about 2030hrs on March 20, 2024, Mr. Adebayo Ahmed, a resident of Isale Koko, Ojagboro, Ilorin, reported a distressing incident involving his son, Usman Abubakar.

It was reported that on the same day around 1930hrs, Usman engaged in a hand-to-hand combat with one Omotosho Jimoh of Elekoyankan Area, Oke-suna, Ilorin, over a minor issue.

Tragically, during the altercation, Usman Abubakar slumped and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a medical personnel.

Immediately, the scene of the crime was visited, the necessary documentation carried out.

However, the family of the deceased has declined releasing the body for autopsy, insisting on burial according to Islamic rites.

Presently, the suspect, Omotosho Jimoh, is at large and has been declared wanted.

The Kwara State Police Command has initiated preliminary investigation into the matter, and efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect and ascertain the full circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.

The Command assures the public that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Further updates on this case will be communicated as the investigation progresses.

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