A Police Inspector has had his life ended by suspected naval officers in Okokomaiko area of Ojo Local Government Area in Lagos State
The Inspector and four of his colleague were reportedly on routine patrol along Igbo-Elerin area of Ojo when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Reports has it that trouble started after the policemen accosted a commercial motorcycle rider and his passenger along Igbo-Elerin over traffic offence.
The commercial motorcycle rider, who was dressed in mufti, was carrying a passenger when the policemen stopped the bike.
The rider and his passenger who claimed to be naval personnel allegedly resisted arrest.
According to reports, a source disclosed that the Okada rider and his passenger allegedly engaged the policemen in a heated argument.
“It later degenerated into a fight between the policemen and the rider who later turned to be naval personnel,” the source added.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that on Saturday at around 4:30 p.m., police received a report at Okokomaiko Station about officers attempting to impound a motorcycle riding against traffic at Beno Filling Station.
“Other naval personnel on uniform arrived the scene and supported their colleague in the attack. While one Inspector slumped and was unconscious, the naval officers, absconded from the scene. The inspector was rescued and was rushed to an hospital in the area, where he was confirmed dead. The body has been deposited at the Idi-Araba Mortuary, Yaba, for autopsy. Investigation is ongoing,” he added.
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