Senator Abba Moro demands IGP investigation into truck driver's death at Abuja police station
Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South and serving as Senate Minority Leader, has called for a thorough investigation into the death of 52-year-old truck driver Jeremiah Agbo from Owukpa, Benue State, who died at Dei Dei Police Station in Abuja after reportedly being detained following a road accident. Moro stated in a Saturday night statement that the circumstances surrounding Agbo’s death in police custody remain unclear, directly urging Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu to order a comprehensive inquiry.
Moro described Agbo as a hardworking and responsible family man, emphasizing that his death was painful and should not be ignored. He expressed confidence that justice would prevail while extending condolences to the bereaved family. This incident renews national concerns about deaths in Nigerian police custody, with Moro leveraging his Senate leadership to demand accountability from the nation’s top police official.
As calls grow for a transparent investigation into Agbo’s death, what systemic measures should be strengthened to prevent such incidents and ensure accountability when they occur?