An Inspector with the Nigeria Police Force, Yusuf Suleiman Blessing, popularly known as BS Omo Alahaja, has died under suspicious circumstances in Akotogbo, Ondo State.
The late officer, nearly 50 years old and a native of Ikoro-Ekiti, was reported to have drowned, but his family has raised concerns over the actual cause of death.
According to his wife, she was informed by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) that her husband had drowned after 24 hours of failed attempts to reach him.
She was told his body would be brought home to Osi, Akure, the following day. However, when the body arrived, it was sealed in a coffin.
Family members and well-wishers demanded to see the remains, but the three accompanying officers refused and fled the scene.
Upon opening the coffin, the body was discovered to be burnt with a cracked skull, contradicting the initial claim of drowning. This has sparked suspicions of foul play.
When contacted, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, sought more time to get details of the incident.
