Lagos Police Arrest DPO, Begin Investigation into Death of Sergeant
The Divisional Police Officer of Ilemba Hausa Division, Ajamgbadi, Chief Superintendent Yahaya Adesina, has been arrested and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department , Panti, Yaba, over alleged murder of a sergeant in his division.
The sergeant’s bereaved family had however alleged that their son died in the hands of the DPO, claiming they were told on good authority that the DPO shot him in cold blood. The state Spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, said: “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the transfer of the case involving the shooting and killing of Sergeant Onalaja Onajide attached to Ilemba Hausa Division, to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba for discreet investigation.
“The commander has ordered that autopsy be carried out on the deceased person. The CP expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the fallen colleague and assured them that the command will stand with them in this moment of grief and ensure that justice prevails.
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