A barber in Lagos, Nigeria, died on Monday after being released from police custody the day before. Babajide Adelowo, whose occupation was a barber, had been held for 28 days following his arrest on suspicion of possessing firearms.
Adelowo was taken into custody by the Lagos Police Force after an investigation into alleged weapons possession. He remained in detention for four weeks before being freed on medical grounds.
He passed away the following day, according to local reports. The death occurred in Lagos, the country’s largest city and commercial hub.
Police officials have not released further details about the circumstances of his arrest or the cause of his death. No statements have been made by Adelowo’s family or the police department.
The incident has drawn attention to the conditions of police custody in Nigeria, where extended detentions without trial are not uncommon. Lagos remains a focal point for discussions on law enforcement practices across the country.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>