Oyo police investigate death of young motorcyclist at checkpoint
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist, Umar Yahúza, following an incident at a police checkpoint in Iseyin. The police stated that the accident happened in the early hours of May 2, 2026, and that the victim later died from his injuries. The incident sparked protests by commercial motorcyclists, who alleged police involvement in the death. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation and detained two officers connected to the case.
What we know
- Umar Yahúza died after a lone motorcycle accident at a police Border Patrol checkpoint in Niko along the Iseyin/Oyo Road in the early hours of May 2, 2026.
- He was taken to Fadok Hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries later that morning.
- The incident led to protests by commercial motorcyclists, who accused officers at the checkpoint of being responsible for the death.
- Two officers from the Border Patrol Unit, an Assistant Superintendent of Police and an Inspector, have been detained pending investigation.
- The Oyo State Police Command has assured the public of a thorough investigation and stated that calm has been restored in the area.
