Family of Ijebu Imam found dead suspects foul play, awaits autopsy report

The household of the late Imam of Atiba in Ijebu, Ogun State, Mushafau Bakare have referred to as for an intensive probe.

The cleric was discovered lifeless in his automobile on Wednesday, 24 hours he was declared lacking.

In a chat with DAILY POST on the weekend, a niece, who pleaded anonymity, mentioned they think foul play.

Public Relations Officer, Ogun Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi had defined that the deceased was not killed as speculated.

He recalled how operatives from the Obalende division, on patrol, noticed a Highlander jeep parked by the roadside.

The spokesman mentioned whereas on their approach again, the automobile was nonetheless on the identical spot.

“This made them to verify. They found that the person was useless within the automobile. There was no signal of violence in his physique.

“We learnt that the person was hypertensive. It’s potential that he had disaster because of his well being challenges”, Oyeyemi mentioned.

However the household supply disclosed that the household is ready for the result of an post-mortem performed on the hospital Bakare was taken to.

“We’re nonetheless not satisfied that Alhaji died of naturally. He left Atiba to satisfy with some folks in Ijebu Ode and was imagined to return the identical day.

“He didn’t get there, his physique and automobile have been discovered at Ikangba. Certainly one of his aides had advised occurring the journey with him however he mentioned there was no want.

“We have now a sense that one thing past the atypical occurred. We’re in contact with the Police as we await the post-mortem report which can decide our subsequent motion,” the household supply mentioned.

The niece confirmed that the late Bakare (about 60 years outdated) was buried on Thursday in keeping with Islamic rites.