Lagos police have detained Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Omotayo Olajide after a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a young girl and injured another during a night operation in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle.
The incident occurred between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm on Thursday, when police were dispatched to a violent clash between two rival street groups – the Nosamu Boys and the Alayabiagba Boys – over toll collection. The groups were reportedly armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons.
During the operation, ASP Olajide fired his firearm. A bullet struck two girls who were rushed to Ajeromi General Hospital. One of the girls later died after being transferred to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, while the other remains in stable condition and is receiving medical attention.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Abimbola Adebisi said the ASP has been disarmed and is being held while the case is transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough and impartial investigation. “The command will keep the public informed of its progress,” Adebisi added.
“The command is deeply saddened by the loss of a young and innocent life and shares in the grief of the bereaved family,” said Adebisi in a statement.
Commissioner of Police CP Tijani Fatai visited the bereaved family to express condolences and pledged that the matter would be fully investigated, with justice ensured and no officer shielded. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and conducting the inquiry with professionalism, transparency and accountability.
Members of the public with information that may assist the investigation are urged to report to the nearest police station or to the command’s Public Relations Department.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
