The family of Ayodeji Erinfolami,
a police officer reportedly shot dead by his colleague during the #EndSARS
protest, has asked Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP) to probe
his death and also pay a N400 million compensation.
Erinfolami, a police inspector,
was said to have been accidentally shot in October by one of his colleague who
was trying disperse protesting crowd at the Area C police command in the
Surulere area of Lagos.
Okechukwu Iloamuazor, a driver
who was held in traffic in the area, was also killed by stray bullet fired by
the policemen on that day.
Nigerians across the country had
taken to the streets in October to protest police brutality.
In a petition through Jiti
Ogunye, human rights lawyer, Erinfolami family accused the police authorities
of issuing a false and cruel statement, claiming Erinfolami and Iloamuazor were
killed by irate protesters who invaded and attacked the said Area C police
command.
The family said information from
witnesses showed that after the shooting of Erinfolami, his colleagues did not
come to his aid until he bled to death.
The family also accused the
police of not communicating with them and failing to send representatives to
them over the death of the 38 years old inspector.
“Based on the foregoing premises, we hereby
demand as follows:
“1. That an investigation be
conducted into the unlawful killing of Inspector Ayodeji Bankole Erinfolami by
the said police officers, leading to their prosecution for murder, and
punishment under the law,” part of the petition read.
“2. That the sum of Four Hundred Million Naira
( #.400 million) exemplary damages ( compensation) be paid to the dependents (family) of Inspector Ayodeji Bankole Erinfolami for
his unlawful killing, forthwith, and not later than thirty ( 30) days of the
delivery of this petition, to assuage the irreparable loss.
“3. That an official delegation from the NPF
should visit the family of Inspector Ayodeji Bankole Erinfolami to condole
with, and officially break the news of his death to them. This is not a mere
symbolism or ritual. For the parents of the Deceased, aged people, who, in
spite of our torn social fabric and broken value system, hold dear still the
virtues and ideals of showing empathy to the crushed in spirit and the grieving
who have suffered loss of human lives, the demanded condolence visit is
therapeutic. It could serve as a humane gesture to heal their wound.
“4. That the NPF should undertake
the funeral, and the funeral expenses of Inspector Ayodeji Bankole
Erinfolami.”
Ogunye, on behalf of the family, added that
legal action would be taken if the demands of the family are not met.
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