CRIME
REVEALED! How Yoruba Nation Agitators Attacked, Shot Two Police Officers At Ojota, Lagos
TRIXX NG reports that more details about the unrest at Ojota involving Yoruba Nation agitators and police officers have emerged.
In a statement obtained by this publication, the PPRO of the Lagos police command, SP Ben Hundeyin revealed that the Yoruba nation agitators attacked police officers and shot two of them as against the narratives that the police shot the agitators.
He made it known that the two officers shot are currently receiving treatments while also sharing a picture of one of the attacked officers.
Read his statement below
In the early hours of today, miscreants masquerading as Yoruba Nation Agitators came out in their hundreds, disrupting social and commercial activities at Ojota area of the State.
A team of police officers, comprising Alausa Division and the Raid Respond Squad (RRS) promptly stepped in to disperse the unlawful gathering and prevent a breakdown of law and order. The miscreants attacked the police, shooting, and destroyed two vehicles in the process.
One person has been confirmed dead, while two police officers shot by the miscreants are currently receiving treatment. Four suspects have been arrested and investigations have commenced.
Meanwhile, normalcy has been restored to the area. Lagosians are urged to go about their lawful businesses as measures have been put in place to prevent further breakdown of law and order; and keen monitoring of the situation continues.
It is imperative to state unequivocally that the Lagos State Police Command will not allow any person or group of persons, under whatever guise, disrupt the peace currently enjoyed in the State.
ADDENDUM: RRS officers and patrol vehicles were shot at by several pump-action-rifle-wielding miscreants.
In the early hours of today, miscreants masquerading as Yoruba Nation Agitators came out in their hundreds, disrupting social and commercial activities at Ojota area of the State. pic.twitter.com/15wxbRO8lg
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) January 9, 2023
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