Two killed by police stray bullet during Lagos stop-and-search
Three people were reportedly shot during a police stop-and-search operation along Old Ota Road at the Lagos–Ogun boundary. According to an eyewitness, two motorcycle passengers were killed when a police officer fired at a fleeing vehicle. The incident has left residents anxious and sparked outrage on social media over police conduct. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrest of the officers involved and promised a thorough investigation.
What happened
- An eyewitness said two motorcycle passengers were killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer during a stop-and-search operation.
- The shooting reportedly occurred when officers flagged down a vehicle that refused to stop, and an officer fired in the direction of the fleeing car.
- Residents have remained tense since the incident, with fears of reprisals and concerns about police actions.
- The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the officers involved were arrested and that the Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, ordered an investigation.
- The incident has led to widespread concern on social media, with users sharing experiences of police harassment and calling for accountability.
