Rights groups question missing Lagos murder suspect
Rights groups are demanding answers about the alleged disappearance of the main suspect in the killings of Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye in Ajiran, Eti-Osa, Lagos. Sheriff Salami was reportedly killed in Moba, Eti-Osa, while Prince Kazeem Akinloye was allegedly murdered along Chevron Drive. The suspect, previously arrested and arraigned, was reportedly not remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre as ordered by the court. Community leaders and activists are calling for transparency and accountability from authorities.
What happened
- Sheriff Ishola Salami was reportedly killed in Moba, Eti-Osa, on April 18, 2023, and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye was allegedly murdered on August 26, 2024.
- Rights groups say the prime suspect disappeared after being rejected by Ikoyi Correctional Centre on medical grounds, despite a court remand order.
- Comrade Alex Omotehinse, President of the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, accused authorities of failing the victims and undermining justice.
- Femi Lawson, Secretary of the Campaign for Democracy, called the situation disturbing and urged the Inspector-General of Police to order an independent investigation.
- Activists are demanding that the whereabouts of the suspect be disclosed and that the roles of police and correctional officers be thoroughly investigated.
