Police Officer Detained After Shooting Kills Girl and Injures Another in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has detained an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Omotayo Olajide, after a shooting incident during a police operation in Ajegunle. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 5, when a bullet fired by Olajide struck two girls, resulting in one death and one injury.

According to police officials, the shooting happened between 9:30 PM and 10 PM in the Nosamu area. The police were responding to a violent clash between two groups, the Nosamu Boys and the Alayabiagba Boys, who were reportedly armed with weapons like cutlasses. During the operation, Olajide’s firearm discharged, hitting the girls.

The deceased girl has been identified as Omole Taiwo. She was taken to Ajeromi General Hospital and later transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where she passed away. The second girl is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be stable.

Following the incident, the police have disarmed and detained Olajide. The case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Police officials stated that the inquiry aims to clarify the circumstances of the shooting and determine any necessary legal or disciplinary actions.

Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai visited the family of the deceased to express condolences. He assured them that the investigation would be thorough and that no officer found responsible would be protected.

It remains uncertain whether the officer fired intentionally at the rival groups or if the shooting was accidental. This incident echoes a similar shooting in Ajegunle in April 2019, which also resulted in a fatality and led to police disciplinary actions.