Police commence investigation into murder of Anosikwa Patrick

… assures justice will be served

Babatunde Williams

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Anosikwa Patrick allegedly stabbed by a police officer at the Skymall Shopping Mall, Ajah on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, on Sunday, 21 April 2024, said the Manager and the Chief Security Officer of the mall are already in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, the police officer has been identified as Inspr Taofeek, a member of visiting 12 PMF squadron to Lagos.

Hundeyin said: “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has directed detectives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to ensure a speedy and diligent investigation towards ensuring that the culprit is brought to book.”

Members of the public shall be kept abreast of the investigation as it progresses.