The Nigeria Police Force has refuted allegations of torturing a rape and murder suspect, Eramus, to death in their custody.

The suspect's mother had accused the police of conspiracy and murder, sparking an emotional outcry. However, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has debunked the reports, stating that the suspect died from asphyxiation, as confirmed by an autopsy.

According to Adejobi, the suspect was a cultist wanted for multiple crimes beyond the murder case for which he was arrested. The police maintain that their officers did not torture the suspect, and his death was not a result of police brutality. The Force has assured the public that the investigation into the suspect's death is ongoing, and they are committed to uncovering the truth.

Police debunks beating suspect to death
“My attention has been drawn to this video. The matter is an old one and it has been decided. The FCT command handled the case. The autopsy report cleared the air on this. The boy, who was a cultist and arrested for alleged raping and killing of a young lady in the company of his friend, was never tortured by the police.

“The Force Headquarters was involved in the investigation then. Erasmus was a cultist who had been fingered in many crises and alleged killings of some innocent Nigerians in the area. He died of asphyxiation, according to the autopsy. Not torture, please.

“The autopsy was done in the presence of the doctor(s) of the deceased family. It’s unfortunate he died because the police even needed him to unravel some issues and pending cases in the area. May his soul rest in peace, while we urge Nigerians to always objective perception, understanding of cases, and view issues objectively before running down the police. We didn’t kill Erasmus.”