Family demands probe after man dies in Osun police cell

Summary

The family of Taofeek Azeez is calling for an investigation after he died in police custody in Agbeye, Osun State, following his arrest over an allegation of stealing cocoa seeds.

Highlights

• The family said the 40-year-old was taken from a farm, accused of stealing cocoa seeds and later detained at a police outpost.
• A family member accused the police of complicity and said the death was suspicious.
• Punch reported that a video showed Azeez being punished and paraded half-naked before being taken to the palace.
• Police said he died by suicide in custody and said the officer in charge of the cell would be questioned.