Lagos CP: four police officers sacked over alleged killing
Lagos State Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh yesterday confirmed the dismissal of four police officers over their involvement in the tragic killings of seven traders at Owode Onirin. CP Jimoh told
Lagos State Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh yesterday confirmed the dismissal of four police officers over their involvement in the tragic killings of seven traders at Owode Onirin.
CP Jimoh told reporters at Ikeja Police Officers’ Mess that investigation was still is ongoing into the Owode Onirin killings.
He said the dismissed officers, brought from Nasarawa by the principal suspect ‘Ariori’, were involved in the unlawful killings.
The police chief assured the public of justice, citing ballistic and autopsy reports guiding prosecution.
He said: “This matter has not been swept under the carpet, and we want the public and all the families of the victims to know that nobody can stop us from ensuring that justice is done.
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“We will leave no stone unturned and will not be intimidated by anyone. All suspects will be prosecuted, and the courts remain open to hear every case,” CP Jimoh said.
The commissioner restated the commitment of the police to their constitutional duty of maintaining law and order, and no individual or group can obstruct the course of justice.
According to him, 98 per cent of the investigation has been done, adding that the police will keep taking action to protect Lagos.
The CP urged residents and traders to stay alert, assuring them that the police are committed to safety and justice.
The Owode Onirin incident began in August last year during a clash between land grabbers and traders at the Owode-Onirin area of the state.
