Police Officer Detained After Young Girl Shot in Lagos Incident

The Lagos state police have detained Assistant Superintendent of Police Omotayo Olajide after a young girl was shot and killed in Ajegunle. The incident occurred on the night of November 5, 2026, during a clash between two rival groups over toll collection.

Police were sent to the Nosamu area to manage the situation, where members of the Nosamu Boys and Alayabiagba Boys were reportedly armed with dangerous weapons. During the operation, ASP Olajide fired his weapon, hitting two girls.

Both victims were taken to Ajeromi General Hospital for emergency care. One girl, Omole Taiwo, was later moved to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The second girl is still in the hospital but is reported to be stable.

The police expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Taiwo’s life and announced that the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. This inquiry will look into the details surrounding the shooting and decide on any necessary legal actions.

Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai visited the family of the deceased to offer condolences and promised that justice would be served. He emphasized that no officer found responsible would be protected. The police also encouraged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.