According to the family, Ayinde, popularly known in his area as an Okada rider, lived at the back of the Ago-Iwoye Police Station in Abobi, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The family of a 28-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Saheed Ganiyu Ayinde, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, accusing officers of the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, of extra-judicial killing, torture, extortion, and professional misconduct

The family in the petition addressed through their lawyer, Olaniyi Oladuni, and submitted to both the IGP and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, called for an urgent probe into the “gruesome murder” of their son while in police custody...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.

According to the family, Ayinde, popularly known in his area as an Okada rider, lived at the back of the Ago-Iwoye Police Station in Abobi, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

His ordeal, according to the petition, began on September 27, 2025, at about 4am, when six men, described as a father and his sons, stormed his residence.

The men claimed they had been robbed hours earlier at their home on Mohammed Villa, Olowookere Street, Ago-Iwoye, and that their phones were carted away.

They alleged that Ayinde, who they described as someone who ran errands for them, must know those responsible for the robbery.

The family said that before Ayinde could defend himself, he and his roommate, Ige Ojeyinka, who owned the motorcycle Ayinde used for work, were arrested and taken to the Ago-Iwoye Divisional Police Headquarters.

Upon arrival, the family alleged, a police officer at the station, identified as Inspector Yakub Adams, immediately handcuffed, chained, and threw Ayinde into a police cell.

The petition noted that Ojeyinka, who shared the same cell with the deceased, claimed that Inspector Adams subjected Ayinde to brutal torture shortly after their detention.

Ojeyinka told Ayinde’s family that around 8:00 am, Inspector Adams took the deceased out of the cell to a room nearby and began beating him with a rod and a cutlass, adding that the torture lasted about 30 minutes.

According to the petition, efforts by a resident identified as Oguntoye, who witnessed the initial arrest, to secure bail for both detainees around 9:00 am were rejected by Inspector Adams.

The family further stated that at about 2:00 pm, Inspector Adams returned and took Ayinde out again for another round of severe torture.

Ojeyinka recounted hearing the deceased crying loudly, saying “Iya yi po, kuku pa mi”, translated as “This torture is unbearable, kill me.”

When Ayinde was returned to the cell, the petition stated that his clothes were soaked in blood.

Ojeyinka claimed that he had to use rags to mop the blood flowing from Ayinde’s body as he groaned in pain.

Minutes later, another suspect in the cell alerted them that Ayinde had stopped breathing.

Ojeyinka said he immediately called out to Inspector Adams, but the officer allegedly ignored him.

According to the petition, it was a female officer at the counter who later rushed to the cell after hearing the inmates’ screams.

She reportedly called Inspector Adams, informing him that Ayinde had died, to which he allegedly replied, “Se eyan ku loju e ri ni?”, meaning, “Have you not seen someone die before?”

The petition stated that Inspector Adams later moved Ojeyinka and other suspects to another cell before he and other officers carried Ayinde’s blood-soaked body away to an unknown location.

In a puzzling twist, Ojeyinka said he was unexpectedly released without bail conditions or further instructions in the early hours of the following morning.

The family described the actions of Inspector Adams, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), and others involved as “patently mundane, outrightly ludicrous and tantamount to violation of fundamental human rights.”

“This case presents a serious miscarriage of justice, abuse of power and a flagrant violation of fundamental human rights contrary to the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force to protect lives, uphold justice and safeguard the dignity of every person,” the family stated.

The family maintained that Ayinde was falsely accused, noting that nothing incriminating was found on him at the time of the arrest and that he was taken while sleeping in his room.

They expressed faith in the justice system, stating that despite the “dastardly actions” of the officers, they have chosen the legal route over self-help.

The family urged authorities to intervene immediately, warning that failure to act could trigger “looming danger” as tensions rise over the incident.

In their demands, the family stated, “We pray for the intervention of your office and cause a full-scale investigation into the matter for justice to be served.

“Guarantee the safety and protection of Ige Ojeyinka, who is a living witness to the murder of Late Saheed Ganiyu Ayinde.

“The police should produce the clothes worn by Late Saheed Ganiyu Ayinde when he was in the cell.

“Take a proportionate disciplinary action against any officer(s) who may have acted criminally and compromised their responsibilities as enshrined in the laws of the land.”

The family added, “We thank you for your anticipated urgent and quick response and continued dedication to justice, peace and development of our nation.”