Lagos police detain officer for allegedly gunning down one, injuring another in Ajegunle

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of its operative, ASP Omotayo Olajide, over the loss of life of somewhat lady, Omole Taiwo, and the damage of another following a taking pictures incident in Ajegunle.

The incident occurred on Thursday in the Nosamu space of Ajegunle throughout a violent conflict between two rival teams.

An announcement issued on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimola Adebisi, mentioned the officer was deployed to the realm following a conflict between the Nosamu Boys and Alayabiagba Boys over toll assortment.

The rival teams have been reportedly armed with cutlasses and different harmful weapons throughout the confrontation.

However, upon arriving on the scene, ASP Olajide allegedly discharged his firearm, with bullets hitting the 2 women.

Adebisi mentioned the victims have been rushed to Ajeromi General Hospital for therapy, however one among them was later transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Ikeja, the place she ultimately died.

She added that the second lady is at present receiving medical consideration and is in steady situation.

“The Command is deeply saddened by the loss of a young and innocent life and shares in the grief of the bereaved family.

“ASP Olajide has been disarmed and detained, whereas the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for a radical and neutral investigation.

“The inquiry will establish exactly what happened and determine the appropriate legal and disciplinary action. The Command will keep the public informed of its progress,” the assertion added.