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General News of Monday, 24 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

IGP orders DIG FCID to investigate killing of Remo FC footballer

Late Tiamiyu Kazeem during an unveiling at his club Late Tiamiyu Kazeem during an unveiling at his club

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Adamu Mohammed has ordered the DIG FCID to take over investigations on the alleged killing of Tiamiyu Kazeem, a Remo FC footballer.

Kazeem was killed after an encounter with SARS operative in Sagamu on his way from training.

The Ogun State Police Command had stated that he was killed by a vehicle while trying to flee from the operative.

However, the investigation into his death has now been handed over to the DIG FCID as seen in a statement issued by the Nigerian Police Force.

It reads:

"The IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the DIG in-charge of the FCID, DIG Anthony Ogbizi to, with immediate effect, take over investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Late Mr. Tiamiyu Kazeem in Sagamu, Ogun State on 22nd February, 2020.

"The IGP gave the order today, 24th February, 2020 while reviewing daily reports of major crime incidents across the country.

"Meanwhile, the IGP while commiserating with the family and friends of the deceased, calls for calm and assures that justice will be done in the matter, reiterating that any person found culpable will be brought to book".