The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of its operative, ASP Omotayo Olajide, over the demise of a bit of lady, Omole Taiwo, and the damage of another following a capturing 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, stated 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 through the confrontation.
However, upon arriving on the scene, ASP Olajide allegedly discharged his firearm, with bullets hitting the 2 ladies.
Adebisi stated the victims have been rushed to Ajeromi General Hospital for remedy, however one in all 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 secure situation.
“The Command is deeply saddened by the lack of a younger and harmless life and shares in the grief of the bereaved household.
“ASP Olajide has been disarmed and detained, whereas the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for an intensive and neutral investigation.
“The inquiry will set up precisely what occurred and decide the suitable authorized and disciplinary motion. The Command will preserve the general public knowledgeable of its progress,” the assertion added.
