A girl has died while another sustained injuries after a police officer allegedly opened fire during a clash between rival groups in the Ajegunle area of Lagos State.
The incident reportedly happened in the Nosamu community, where members of two rival groups, known as Nosamu Boys and Alayabiagba Boys, were involved in a dispute over the collection of tolls.
During the confrontation, gunshots were fired, hitting two girls who were reportedly caught in the incident.
One of the victims, identified as Omole Taiwo, was taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), where she later died. The second girl is said to be receiving medical attention and is currently in stable condition.
The police officer allegedly involved in the shooting was identified as Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Omotayo Olajide.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed that the officer had been disarmed and taken into custody following the incident.
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The command also disclosed that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The police are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and determine the officer’s level of involvement.
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