Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have allegedly killed to two persons during a raid on Wednesday at Idioro area of Mushin in Lagos state.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency allegedly killed two persons during a raid in the Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos, on Wednesday.Olasukanmi, a resident of the community, said one of the victims was hit in the head by a stray bullet, while the other was hit in the chest, noting that they both died on the spot.
“We are not saying the NDLEA should not do their job, but why will its operatives be shooting anyhow in a residential area? The NDLEA operatives invaded a drug den in the community around 10pm and started seizing illicit drugs which is okay,”“The operatives were about 50 in number and most of them were armed. While some wore the official uniform, others were dressed in casual wear.
“The people dealing in the drug business were enraged by the raid and started threatening to make trouble. “But the NDLEA operatives started shooting to have their way and stray bullets hit two young boys in the head and chest.“After killing them, the NDLEA operatives attempted to take their corpses away but people in the area resisted.”
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