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A devastating incident has rocked Benue State following the death of an innocent man in police custody, allegedly due to torture over a crime he did not commit. The case, which has been described as a blatant abuse of power, has ignited widespread calls for justice.
According to a post by Ukan Kuru, the man’s Facebook account was reportedly hacked and used by fraudsters to scam a Hausa trader at Wurukum Market. The trader, tracing the account, found the man’s photo and mistakenly assumed he was the culprit. She alerted the Zone 4 police station, leading to his arrest at his workplace. He was subsequently handed over to OPERATION ZENDA and has been in custody since last week Friday.
From that point, his family and friends were completely shut out, denied any access to see or speak with him. The situation took a grim turn when news broke that he had died in custody, allegedly tortured to death for a crime he knew nothing about.
“This is no longer just about a tragic mistake. This is murder. This is injustice. This is abuse of power,” Ilawu wrote in her post, vowing to pursue a serious case against the Nigeria Police Force, Benue State Command. She has promised to provide full updates, evidence, and a relentless fight for justice, asserting that this incident cannot be swept under the rug.
The community is left reeling, demanding accountability and transparency from the authorities. Stay tuned for further developments as this case unfolds.
Source: Social media post by Ukan Kuru
