… CP condoles with family, friends of the deceased person, calls for calm
The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu has ordered an in depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 17-year old lady, Tina Ezekwe.
Two Police officers; ASP Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke, attached to Bariga Police Station, suspected to have carried out the shooting were arrested and subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police command, DSP Bala Elkana, the two Police officers, if found culpable, would be arraigned in Court.
Giving details of the incident, the PPRO said, “The incident happened on 26th May, 2020 at about 2245 hours. The said Police Officers fired shots from their pin down point along Berger by third mainland bridge, in a circumstance yet to be determined.
One Musa Yakubu ‘m’ 35 years was injured at the point and a stray bullet hit Tina at Berger Iyana-Oworo Bus stop. The bullet pierced through the left upper side of her lap. She was rushed to hospital by a team of Policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer. The battle to save her life lasted for two days; she died on 28th May, 2020 at about 2129 hours while on admission. The second person is in stable condition.
“The Police is in contact with the families of the victims from the day of the incident. The command deeply sympathized with the family and friends of the deceased person. The Commissioner of Police calls for calm and assures the family that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will face the full weight of the law. He reiterated his stance on zero tolerance for impunity. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.”
Photo 1: ASP Theophilus Otobo
Photo 2: Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke
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