The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye, was murdered.
Akingboye, who died at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos, on September 3, had his death shrouded in uncertainty.
The autopsy, conducted on September 11, alongside further investigations, has now established that foul play was involved.
Speaking exclusively to Channels Television, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Jimoh, stated that the autopsy results have enabled the police to move forward with further investigation and prosecution.
As a result of recent findings, seven out of fourteen family members initially invited for questioning have been re-detained.
The police are currently awaiting legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) to determine the next steps.
Earlier, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, had arrested and interrogated nine close family members and aides in connection with Akingboye’s death.
Among the issues under investigation was a suspicious transfer of ₦50 million from the late Akingboye’s account, allegedly involving some members of his immediate family.
CP Jimoh stated, “With the toxicology findings concluded, we await advice from the DPP so prosecution can begin against anyone found culpable of murder.”
Akingboye’s first son, Samuel Akingboye, who resides in Ondo State, had alerted the police and called for a comprehensive investigation into his father’s death, which reportedly occurred under mysterious circumstances with his body found in the backyard of his mansion.
CP Jimoh reaffirmed the police’s commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
