The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four persons in connection with the death of a mosque worshipper, Hameed Najeem, in Osogbo, the state capital.

The deceased, identified as a car painter, reportedly died following an altercation that occurred after the early morning (Fajr) prayer at the Ummu Haani Adigun Memorial Central Mosque in the Ogo Oluwa area of the city.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development during on Friday.

“I can confirm that four suspects are currently in police custody in connection with the incident,” Ojelabi said.

He disclosed that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Gotan, had ordered a discreet and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

“The Commissioner of Police has taken interest in the case and directed that a high-level, discreet investigation be carried out,” the police spokesman added.

Ojelabi further stated that the matter had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further handling.

“The case has been transferred to the State CID. The suspects took the law into their hands,” he said.

According to earlier accounts, Najeem had taken part in the morning congregational prayer before an argument reportedly ensued between him and the mosque’s Imam during a sermon.

An eyewitness said the Imam left the prayer ground as the situation became tense, while other worshippers attempted to restrain the deceased.

Another source explained that the confrontation later moved outside the mosque premises, where Najeem was reportedly overpowered during the struggle.

The situation reportedly became tense later in the day when individuals identified as relatives of the deceased visited the mosque, accusing the Imam and some worshippers of involvement in Najeem’s death.