Soldiers attack police officers, kill inspector

“In an ensuing altercation, the said soldier called his colleagues, who came out from the Ojo Army Barracks with dangerous weapons and attacked the police team.'

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“While the attack was on, the task force called for reinforcement and more policemen were swiftly mobilised to the scene and repelled the soldiers.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.“One Insp Saka Ganiyu, a member of the police team, who sustained injuries during the attack was rushed to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital for treatment,” the source said.

He said that the incident occurred on Wednesday and involved a soldier and a policeman following an altercation related to an alleged traffic rule violation.“The soldier suspected to have committed the offence has since been apprehended and handed over to the military police for investigation and further disciplinary procedures.

Mr Ayeni said that the army would continue to collaborate with security agencies to ensure the security of lives and property in line with its constitutional mandate.

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