In a tragic incident in Lagos, an Assistant Superintendent of Police named Omotayo Olajide fired his weapon during an operation in the Ajegunle neighbourhood, killing a girl and injuring another, the Lagos State Police Command said.
The shooting occurred while police were conducting a routine operation in Ajegunle, a densely populated suburb of Lagos. The command confirmed that the gunshot was discharged by the officer himself.
Following the incident, Omotayo Olajide was detained by the Lagos State Police Command. The officer is currently in custody as investigators look into the circumstances surrounding the discharge.
Two civilians were affected by the gunshot: one girl was killed and a second person was wounded. No further details about the victims or the nature of the operation have been released.
The police command has stated that it will carry out a full investigation into the incident and the use of firearms by its personnel.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>