A yet-to-be-identified man has been shot dead by a policeman during a clash with traders at the Alaba Rago Market, Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday when policemen attached to the Okokomaiko Division visited the market to arrest a suspect but came under attack from a large number of traders.
It was gathered that the attack led to a clash between both parties, during which, one of the policemen fired his weapon.
Unfortunately, the bullet hit one of the traders, leading to the person’s death.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident said an investigation had commenced into the shooting.
Hundeyin made the confirmation on his Twitter page on Tuesday, where he narrated the details of the incident.
The PPRO said, “Policemen of Okokomaiko Division today (Tuesday) went into Alaba Rago Market to effect arrest of a suspect but came under heavy attack from a large number of traders.
“In a bid to tactically retreat from the armed mob attack, one of the officers fired his weapon, resulting in fatal injury to one of the attackers.
“A detailed investigation has commenced into the immediate and remote causes of the incident.”
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