Crimes

Police probe driver’s killing by Taskforce in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into the alleged killing of a driver by the officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, popularly known as Taskforce, during a clash in the Mile 2 area of the state.

An X user with the username @DouyeKen, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, posted a video of the incident and alleged that the driver was killed by Taskforce officials.

The user also advised motorists and passengers to avoid the route.

Reacting, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said an investigation into the killing of the driver has commenced.

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Hundeyin stated that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has visited the scene of the incident to assess the situation.

He added that policemen have been deployed to the area and total normalcy has been restored.

The police spokesperson tweeted: “That claim cannot be confirmed yet. Information is still sketchy.

“However, I can confirm that police patrol teams have arrived the scene, obstacles are being cleared and free flow of traffic picking up again.

“ONGOING: CP Idowu Owohunwa on ground at Mile 2 to assess the situation. Total normalcy has been restored.

“Meanwhile, investigation into the killing of a driver has commenced.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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