Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The family of Tolu Bobade, the young man allergy tortured to death by police in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has petitioned the Ondo State Chief Judge, Aiyedun Odusola, demanding justice for the victim.

Dupe Bobade signed the petition, dated 17 February, titled "Petition for Justice in the Case of Late Master Tolu Bobade," on behalf of the family.

The petition drew the attention of the Chief Judge to the fact that Master Tolu Bobade, aged 17, met his untimely death under circumstances that contravene the laws of Nigeria.

The petition noted that Master Bobade was arrested on 14 February by officers of the Ifon Police Division under the directive of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Isadare Funmini...