Command arrests, detains police officer for killing 18 years old girl

Etim Ekpimah

The Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command, have arrested and detained a police officer for shooting 18 years old girl, Monsurat Ojuade.

The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, said on Sunday that a team of detectives from Panti arrested the erring police officer after investigation.

He said: “It has come to the knowledge of the Lagos State Police Command that one Monsurat Ojuade (female) aged 18, was hit by a stray bullet at about 0100hrs of 11th September 2021 when a team of detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti went on investigation activities to effect arrest of a robbery suspect in Ijeshatedo area of the state.

‘Concerted efforts were made to save the life of the injured victim. She was immediately taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention but later died on the way to the hospital,” he said.

Odumosu, however, regrets the unfortunate but avoidable incident and sincerely commiserates with the bereaved family in whose pain he shares in this moment of grief.

“This is therefore to inform the bereaved family, sympathizers, and the public that the erring police officer who pulled the trigger has been identified and is currently being detained,” he said.

The CP has directed that the police officer be tried and charged to court immediately after being dismissed from the Force. This, it is believed, will serve as deterrent to others who do not act professionally in the course of their duties.

This singular sad incident notwithstanding, the Lagos State Police Command shall continue to strive vigorously and conscientiously to protect the lives and property of the citizens in the state.