Lagos police dismiss officer for ‘murder’

The Lagos state police command has dismissed Jonathan Kampani, a police inspector, for the alleged murder of Jelili Bakare.

The officer is said to have shot and killed Bakare at Quinox lounge in Sangotedo area of Lagos on March 18.

In a statement on Sunday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Lagos police spokesman, said the officer has been dismissed and will be prosecuted as advised by the department of public prosecution of the state.

He also said Hakeem Odumosu, Lagos commissioner of police, had led a team of senior officers to pay a condolence visit to the deceased’s family.

Odumosu, who ordered the arrest and trial of the officer, assured the family of the deceased that the matter will be given necessary attention, while urging residents to be patient.

“The Command has conveyed the dismissal of the erring Inspector from the Nigeria Police to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, Panti, Yaba via letter numbered AR. 3100/LS/ SPM/vol.2/321 dated 16/4/2021, for prosecution as advised by the Department of Public Prosecution of the Lagos State,” the statement reads.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, had ordered for the arrest and immediate orderly room trial of the inspector after the incident.

“He also led a team of senior officers in the command to pay a condolence visit to the family of the deceased at Chief Bakare’s House, Ajiranland, Eti-Osa Local Government of Lagos State, on Saturday, 27th March, 2021, where he promised that justice will be done in the matter.

“The Commissioner of Police, therefore, urged the general public, especially the family members of the deceased, Jelili Bakare, to be patient and have trust in the Police and the judiciary as the matter will be given necessary attention and commitment it requires.

“The Police boss, however, reiterated his zero tolerance for professional misconduct and inappropriate behaviour among police personnel in the state.”