Police Vs Motorcyclists Clash: Slain Officer Identified As CSP Kazeem Abonde

In the aftermath of the clash between the Nigerian police and motorcyclists in Ajao Estate area of Lagos state yesterday, the slain officer has been identified as a Chief Superintendent of Police, Kazeem S. Abonde.

TRIXX NG had confirmed that the police officers involved in the clash are not from the Task force division but the metro police unit of the Lagos police command.

The deceased, CSP Abonde was formerly the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ajangbadi.

He was said to have led the raid against the okada operators in Ajao Estate.

During the clash, Abonde was mobbed after he became exposed as his men ran in different directions for safety.

Isolo LCDA Chairman, Adebayo Olasoju has appealed to residents and other concerned parties to stay calm.

Olasajo, in a statement, disclosed that officials of the council and Area D police commander visited the scene.

He stressed that violence, in whatever form, can not solve any misunderstanding and should be avoided.

“Ajao Estate, being a major entry point, especially to foreigners coming into our dear nation, deserves the serenity obtainable in cities of equal status in advanced countries,” Olasoju said.

The chairman announced the commencement of an investigation and assured that security has been beefed up.