An inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center became “combative during the booking process and was subsequently restrained,” a Sheriff’s Dept. spokesperson says.
While being restrained, 22-year-old Matthew Ajibade injured three deputies, according to the department.
“A female Sergeant suffered a concussion and broken nose, while two male deputies suffered injuries consistent with an affray,” the department says.
Ajibade was in custody since 6:40pm on 1/1/15, after being arrested by the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department accused of Domestic Violence Act, Battery, and Obstruction by resisting arrest.
“The inmate was placed in an isolation cell due to his dangerous behavior. Upon the inmates second welfare check the inmate appeared non responsive,” the department says.
“”The Medical Unit staff started CPR and administered defibrillation while preparing the subject for transport to Memorial Medical Center. Efforts to resuscitate the inmate were unsuccessful.”
Per protocol, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to conduct an independent investigation. A definitive cause of death will not be made until autopsy, lab results, and the G.B.I. investigation are completed.
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This article appears in Dec 31, 2014 – Jan 6, 2015.
This whole article is false. The Savannah Police Department took the life of my baby brother, a young hard working Nigerian, whom I adviced to move Savannah to study film at SCAD while I was starting my masters in Architecture. Mathew Ajibade was my role model even though he struggled through Bipolar disorder, being mentally ill is not a reason to be killed by people are suppose protect and serve.
This whole article is false. The Savannah Police Department took the life of my baby brother, a young hard working Nigerian, whom I adviced to move Savannah to study film at SCAD while I was starting my masters in Architecture. Mathew Ajibade was my role model even though he struggled through Bipolar disorder, being mentally ill is not a reason to be killed by officers that are suppose to protect and serve.
Wow can’t believe this the police have done it again how many black people do you intend to kill and on New Years day that’s just unbelievable I hope and pray that all those that are involved in the death of Alex will surfer similar fates be it directly or through a member of there family. Be strong Kris Wivak know that our touts go with you and your family. I am practically in tears R.I.P Alex
WELL WHY DONT YOU JUST COPY AND PASTE THIS FROM “WTOC.COM” RIGHT?
why dont you get off your ass and go investigate what happened rather than plagiarising your “posts”
this “post” was just spread through about 4 or so websites. seems like a coverup to me.
can you investigate the real story?
websites:
http://www.wtoc.com/story/27749228/inmate-found-dead-in-chatham-county-detention-center
http://wjcl.com/2015/01/02/inmate-dies-in-custody-after-injuring-multiple-deputies/
This was a good friend of mine! Very nice. A smile that would light up an auditorium! Always gentle and always had great advice! Would NEVER hurt anyone! So you guys are saying my friend is a monster! NO WAY! Yoll ppl with those badges are the MONSTERS! When yoll can write up an article lying on someones life and get away with it! You are the monster! Yoll woild NOT get away with this!! RIP MATT! I love you bruh!!
And when the black man starts to take laws into their hands everyone calls them sick…all this fucking cops that have racist written all of over them have nothing to lose yet we have lost a life. Y’all will not go unpunished…..how many more innocent black people do y’all want to kill. Rip Mathew darling
Completely in tears
Is there an attorney that can help incarcerated bipolar inmates ? My son was arrested in a manic state and put in jail faces time he needs psychiatric treatment the judge denied him bond because “he was a menace to society” … Any help would be appreciated GOD BLESS THUS FAMILY