An autopsy report has revealed that former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Mr Bamidele Akingboye, was murdered.
The Lagos State Police Command said it is now awaiting advice from the Department of Public Prosecution, DPP, to file charges against anyone linked to Akingboye’s killing.
Akingboye died under unclear circumstances on September 3, 2025, with his body reportedly discovered in the backyard of his home. His first son, Samuel Akingboye, who lives in Ondo State, notified the police and demanded a thorough investigation to uncover what happened.
Speaking with Channels Television, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, CP Olorundare Jimoh, disclosed that the autopsy conducted on September 11, 2025, along with new investigative findings, led to the arrest and re-detention of seven of the 14 family members earlier invited for questioning.
Jimoh said: “With the toxicology findings concluded, we await advice from the DPP so prosecution can begin against anyone found culpable of murder.”
He added that the police are waiting for official legal guidance from the DPP to determine the next line of action. Jimoh also restated the command’s commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring all those involved face justice.
One of the early suspicious clues detectives examined was an alleged unlawful transfer of N50 million from the late Akingboye’s bank account, reportedly shared among some members of his immediate family, as well as other troubling findings.
