The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, Afolabi Adeniyi, has begun an investigation into the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy, Abdullahi Abba, also called Abdallah, following the directive of the state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri.
The State Police Command said the report of its investigation would be made public on Monday.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state SP Suleiman Ngurore revealed that the investigation into the alleged murder case had been completed.
“I can confirm to you that the investigation has been concluded and the report will be released on Monday.”
He assured that the report of the investigation will be submitted to the Governor on Monday, saying that justice will be served in the case.
Reports had it that Abdallah was allegedly tortured by members of Operation Farauta, a task force of police and military personnel combating crime in the state, pointing out that the victim became unconscious after the attack.
The boy eventually died on Wednesday, August 9, after days of receiving medical attention at the Modibo Adama Teaching Hospital in Yola.
The late Abdallah, according to reports, was arrested on August 5 and tortured after a neighbour complained to the task force about a missing phone and accused the victim of stealing it.
