Crimes

Army probes as soldiers beat policeman to death in Lagos

The 81 Division, Nigerian Army, has expressed regret at the death of a police officer in an incident that occurred between some soldiers and policemen around the Ojo area of Lagos State.

The Division’s spokesman, Maj. Olaniyi Osoba, stated on Friday that the incident occurred on Thursday, noting that the Division was already in touch with the Lagos State Police Command to resolve the matter.

“This incident is highly regretted given the Division’s disposition and zero tolerance for any misconduct.

READ ALSO: Police arrest 4 fake soldiers in Lagos

“Accordingly, the Division has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident.

“At the end of the investigation, anyone found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the disciplinary provisions,” Osoba stated.

He further commiserated with the Ojo Police Division and members of the family of the deceased.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil for $22.5bn

Top United States independent oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips has agreed to buy Marathon Oil…

5 hours ago

African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award excites Aig-Imoukhuede

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (CON), Chairman of Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group, has been honoured with…

6 hours ago

UBA wins Best Regional Bank at African Banker Awards 2024

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. has been announced as the Best Regional Bank (West…

7 hours ago

EFCC recovers N156bn, secures 3,175 convictions in one year

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 3,175 convictions and recovered N156,276,691,242.30 between May…

7 hours ago

GEA announces date for Fury-Usyk rematch

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has announced Saturday, December 21, 2024, as the date for…

9 hours ago

Tinubu: 2025 budget ready soon

President Bola Tinubu says the 2025 appropriation bill will be ready before the National Assembly…

9 hours ago

This website uses cookies.