Police have confirmed the death of a yet-to-be-identified man during a clash with police officers on patrol duty in the Iseyin area of Oyo State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement made available to the newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday, said there was an open confrontation between the deceased and the police officers from the border patrol unit in the Iseyin area.

He added that during the ensuing clash, the deceased was struck and fell from his motorcycle.

He, however. stated that he was rushed to one of the health facilities in the area where he later gave up the ghost.

The statement read, “Today, an encounter occurred between police officers from the Border Patrol Unit stationed along the Iseyin/Oyo Road and a Fulani man riding a motorcycle.

“Information available indicates that the individual became restive and violent, leading to a confrontation with the officers. During the ensuing clash, he was struck and fell from his motorcycle.

He was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where he was confirmed dead.

“Following the incident, the commissioner of Police has ordered the detention of all officers involved, pending the outcome of a thorough investigation, which is currently ongoing.

“The Commissioner has also directed that an autopsy be conducted to medically ascertain the exact cause of death.

“It is pertinent to note that a brief protest occurred in Iseyin in response to the incident; however, the situation was swiftly brought under control, and the crowd was peacefully dispersed after assurances that justice will be served. A complete brief will follow soon” (Nigerian Tribune)

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