The development was announced in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of a 35-year-old motorcyclist, Sanni Salisu, following an incident involving police officers in Moniya, the headquarters of Akinyele Local Government Area.

The development was announced in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan.

According to him, the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. when two officers attached to the Kara Police Outpost allegedly carried out an unauthorised stop-and-search operation.

Ayanlade explained that the officers intercepted Salisu, during which he suddenly suffered what appeared to be an epileptic seizure, collapsed on his motorcycle, and became unresponsive.

He added that the officers immediately rushed him to Modupe Hospital in Akinyele, where he was confirmed dead.

The incident triggered tension in the area, as some residents reportedly acting on misinformation attacked the Kara Police Outpost.

“The unrest led to the destruction of property, including three motorcycles and a Mazda pick-up patrol vehicle, while a police officer sustained severe burns during the violence,” Ayanlade said.

He further disclosed that upon receiving a distress call, the Command swiftly deployed reinforcements to the scene, restoring law and order.

Following the incident, necessary procedures were carried out, including moving the deceased to the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary at Ring Road, Ibadan, where the body has been deposited for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

The Command urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that justice would be served as investigations continue.

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