Yaba Divisional Police station Ondo town has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Acting Divisional Police Officer (DPO) DSP Mustapha Aminu.

While the Ondo state police command said the late officer died in an auto-accident, some officers who spoke under the condition of anonymity said he died in sleep in controversial circumstances.

The late Mustapha  was transferred from Irele division to Yaba last week.

He was however said to be facing some administrative problems in his new station.

An officer with the station who spoke on the condition of anonymity said a fetish object known as “ebo” in yoruba was last week placed in front of the DPO’s office.

The source said this necessitated an emergency prayer meeting at the vicinity of the station  against any misfortune among the rank and file officers.

The source claimed Mustapha who was hail and healthy before going to bed on Saturday later died in his sleep at Irele where he stays with his family.

But the state police image maker, Femi Joseph dismissed reports that DSP Aminu died in his sleep.

Joseph said the late officer whom he described as very hardworking died in a car crash at Omifon axis on the way to Irele after the close of work.

He also described as mischievous reports that fetish object was placed in front of his office last week.

Joseph commiserated with the family of the late officer saying his death was a big blow and loss to the command.

When journalists visited the station Monday morning, men and officers wearing mournful look were seen discussing the sad incident in hush tones.