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The family of late Mr. Domshak Daniel Sunday has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of his death after he allegedly died in police custody at the Eagle Eye Police Station, Abattoir, Jos. The family alleges he died as a result of torture while in detention and says he had no known illness prior to his arrest.
According to the family’s counsel, N.A. Chihirvwam Esq. of Prof. Sylvester S. Shikyil, SAN & Co., Domshak was arrested on April 29, 2026, alongside Mr. Pam Kim Raphael at Miss Ineh’s residence in Angwan Mission Centre 2, Tudun Wada. The lawyer stated that police officers allegedly forced their way into the house before arresting the two men and taking them to the Eagle Eye Police Station.
In a letter dated May 7, 2026, addressed to the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, the family said neither Domshak’s relatives nor those of Raphael were contacted after the arrest to provide assistance or ascertain their whereabouts. The letter stated that Domshak remained in custody until his death, which was confirmed at the Police Clinic behind the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Jos.
The family said the body was later deposited at the JUTH Mortuary, Lamingo, by the police without the presence of any relatives. Raphael was reportedly released on bail. The family insists Domshak was not sick before his arrest and detention, and are therefore demanding an autopsy to ascertain the exact cause of death.
“In view of the circumstances surrounding the death of late Mr. Domshak Daniel Sunday, we have the firm instruction of our client’s family to demand and we hereby DEMAND that an autopsy be conducted on the body to ascertain the cause of his death since he was not sick before his arrest, detention and subsequently death,” the letter read. The counsel stressed that the family has a right to know the circumstances surrounding the death of their son.
The case has sparked public reactions over alleged police brutality, with many residents calling for accountability and an independent investigation into the circumstances leading to Domshak’s death. Concerns have also been raised about the treatment of suspects in detention facilities across the state.
Police authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of press time. Efforts to obtain comments from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful.
The family said they expect a prompt response and have vowed to pursue justice for Domshak. This medium will provide details of the autopsy outcome and further developments as the case progresses.
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