Police arrest inspector ‘who killed’ Lagos resident

The Lagos state police command has arrested Okoro Charles (pictured), an inspector attached to Ikotun division, for allegedly killing Fatai Oladipupo, a resident. 

Bala Elkana, the command’s spokesman, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday.

According to him, the shooting occurred on Wednesday along Obabiyi/Igando road, Ikotun, resulting in the death of the 28-year-old man.

The police spokesman added that the inspector is currently undergoing investigation and would be dismissed if found guilty.

“The Inspector is subjected to internal disciplinary procedures, known as orderly room trial at the state provost department and if found guilty, he will be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (CID) Yaba for prosecution in conventional Court. Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident,” the statement read.

“The commissioner of police condoles with the family and friends of the deceased and calls for calm. He assures them that Justice will prevail. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.”

Meanwhile, the command has also ordered the transfer of a case involving the killing of Onalaja Onajide, a sergeant attached to Ilemba Hausa division, to the state CID for discreet investigation.

According to the command’s spokesman, Hakeem Odumosu, the state commissioner of police, gave the directive following reports alleging that Yahaya Mohammed, the divisional police officer (DPO), shot the sergeant while dispersing crowds that gathered in front of the station.

Elkana said the DPO has been arrested and detained at the state CID for investigation, adding that his rifle has also been retrieved for forensic examination.

“The Command has ordered that autopsy be carried out on the deceased person. The commissioner of police expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the fallen colleague and assured them that the command will stand with them in this moment of grief and ensure that justice prevails,” he said.