The Nigeria Police Force in Osun State has commenced an investigation into a shooting and reckless pursuit involving some of its officers, which allegedly led to a young couple being hospitalised after their vehicle crashed in Osogbo.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly began after an altercation during a routine stop-and-search operation.
Eyewitnesses said officers fired shots as the couple drove away, leading to a high-speed chase that ended when the vehicle crashed into a ditch around the Itaolokan Junction to Oke Ayepe axis of Osogbo.
Confirming the development in a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Osun State, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the command had launched an immediate review of the incident.
He noted that preliminary findings were being compiled, including operational records and eyewitness accounts.
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The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and other senior officers, visited the victims at the hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The command said it had taken responsibility for their medical bills.
Ojelabi added that the officers linked to the incident had been identified and were under investigation.
According to him, any unauthorised or reckless discharge of firearms would not be condoned, and officers found culpable would face appropriate disciplinary action.
The command called on members of the public with credible information, video evidence, or first-hand accounts of the incident to come forward to assist the investigation.
Residents were also urged to remain calm and allow due process to take its course, with assurances that justice would be pursued based on facts and evidence.
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