The Ogun State Police Command has denied allegations of torturing a suspected cultist, Oduyiga Seyi Samson, to death in their custody. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, issued a statement refuting the claims. The Ogun Police Command confirmed the arrest of Oduyiga Seyi Samson and another suspect following recent cult clashes in Sagamu. According to the statement, Sagamu witnessed a series of cult clashes resulting in the death of five rival cultists. Acting on an intelligence report, the police conducted a covert operation and apprehended two suspected cultists, including Oduyiga Seyi Samson. Both suspects confessed to being members of the outlawed Buccaneer and Eiye confraternity secret cult. The Ogun State Police Command strongly denied torturing the deceased and emphasized its commitment to upholding fundamental human rights laws. The police stated that torture is strictly against their protocols and principles. They further clarified that Oduyiga Seyi Samson had already been charged with cult-related activities and was scheduled to appear before a special court. However, on the day of the court hearing, Seyi began behaving violently, biting and assaulting other suspects in the cell. He was immediately taken to the police hospital and later transferred to Ijaye General Hospital for medical treatment. Unfortunately, he passed away while receiving medical attention. The police debunked all other allegations and assured that further details would be provided once the autopsy report is available. The Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, offered condolences to the deceased’s family.
