Read the press statement from Lagos
State Police below...
On February 3rd, 2016 at about
1930hours, Sgt. Ologunowa Ojo attached to the Special Protection Unit Base 2
Ikeja and posted on duty at Frajend Investment Nigeria Ltd Shapati Akodo,
accidentally shot one Taye Akande ‘m’ aged 45yrs, a native of Ibadan in Oyo
State. The victim was rushed to General Hospital Akodo where he later gave up
the ghost.
The Police Officer in question has been arrested, tried in
an orderly room and subsequently dismissed from the Force. He will be arraigned
in court tomorrow 5/2/2016 to face the consequences of his inaction. The Lagos
State Police Command wishes to re-assure the members of the public of her
resolve to deal decisively with officer (s) who misconducted themselves in this
manner.
The police is ever committed to protection of lives and
properties. Meanwhile the Command regrets the action of this dissident erring
officer and sympathize with the family of the deceased. However the
Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to always ensure that
police personnel uphold the guidelines of Force Order 237 on use of fire arms
and his resolve to deal decisively with any member of the force whose action
negates this laid down rule.
SP. DOLAPO BADMOS
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
LAGOS
STATE COMMAND, IKEJA.
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