Family of Taofeek Azeez Seeks Justice After Police Custody Death

Taofeek Azeez, a 40-year-old man, died in police custody at Agbeye, located in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. His family is demanding justice following his arrest by local vigilantes on accusations of stealing cocoa seeds.

Azeez was arrested on a Wednesday and taken to the palace of the Alagbeye of Agbeye, where he was subjected to corporal punishment and paraded half-naked before being handed over to the police. His brother, Fatai Alimi, expressed doubts about the police's claim that Azeez committed suicide in custody, highlighting inconsistencies in the circumstances of his death.

The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident, stating that Azeez had committed suicide while in police custody. He noted that an investigation would be conducted, including interrogating the officer in charge of the cell.

Azeez was a father of six and left behind three wives and an elderly mother.