Family Demands Probe After Man Dies in Osun Police Custody

The family of Taofiki Mustapha, who died in police custody in Osun State, has requested an investigation into the incident. The family has directed their inquiry to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI Command headquarters in Osogbo.

Taofiki Mustapha, a man with four wives and seven children, was reportedly found dead in a police cell after being arrested by local residents for allegedly stealing cocoa pods and handed over to the police.

The Osun Police Command confirmed that Taofiki was apprehended by the community for allegedly stealing cocoa seeds. The family has also named several individuals and the police post involved in the incident, requesting a thorough probe into their roles.