Irate youths in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have set a police station ablaze following the alleged death of a young man in police custody.
According to a source in the town, the victim was allegedly tortured to death after being arrested, prompting his colleagues to invade the police station and burn it down.
The angry youths reportedly chased away the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and other policemen before setting the building on fire.
They also protested across the town to express their displeasure over the incident.
The Ondo State Police Command has denied that the young man died in their custody, insisting that he died while receiving treatment at a hospital.
During an on-the-spot assessment of the damage, Ondo State Police Commissioner, Wilfred Afolabi, condemned the attack and arson. He ordered a full-scale investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and to bring those responsible to justice.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, the incident began on February 15, 2025, when a dispute between two families on Ogbomo Street, Ifon, escalated into a public fight.
