In connection with the death of a master degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, at Royal Hilton hotel, Osun State Police Command has arrested business mogul and owner of the hotel, Dr Rahman Adedoyin.
The Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode in a statement by Yemisi Opalola, Police Public Relations Officer said the Adedoyin is in detention of the police as the command awaits autopsy report.
The statement reads, “Subsequent upon the earlier press release issued in respect of the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Timothy Adegoke; a masters degree student of OAU who came from Abuja to sit for his examination at the OAU distance learning centre, Moro, Osun State, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, psc wishes to update the general public that, in addition to the six (6) suspects earlier arrested, the chairman of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, Dr Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin was also arrested on 15th November, 2021. He is currently in police detention, undergoing interrogation in connection with the case, while awaiting the autopsy report from the hospital.
“While thanking members of the public, especially the bereaved family, students and management of OAU for their patience to allow the police continue on a thorough investigation on the matter, the CP reiterates the commitment of the state police command to ensure justice is done; no matter the personality of the person(s) involved in the case or how highly or lowly placed in the society; if found culpable.
“Meanwhile, further update on the case will be made public as event unfolds.”
