A Nigerian man is demanding justice for his brother-in-law, Collins Osagie, who was allegedly beaten to death by naval officers stationed at Naval Base AfroMedia Bus stop Along Lagos-Badagry Express Way on Monday, August 17.
According to reports, late Osagie, a mechanical engineer, was trying to settle a dispute between a naval officer and a spare parts seller when he was allegedly beaten to death by the officers.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, said an investigation has commenced into the matter.
Sports broadcaster, Nnamdi Obanya, who met with a relative of the deceased, shared photos of the deceased man and also what the bereaved relative told him.
Just yesterday I was approached by a guy who said his brother in law was beaten to death by naval officers. The officer was arrested, but he is afraid that now justice might be circumvented.#JusticeForCollinsOsagie cc @segalink@PoliceNG
In his own words:
(a thread) pic.twitter.com/35WZTPXLeb— Structure identifier Nnamdi (@namobanya) August 22, 2020
https://twitter.com/namobanya/status/1297168816846364673?s=19
The officer#JusticeForCollinsOsagie pic.twitter.com/byV14wm5A3
— Structure identifier Nnamdi (@namobanya) August 22, 2020