The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested one Insp. Charles Okoro, attached to the Ikotun Division for allegedly shooting and killing one Fatai Oladipupo, 28, along Obabiyi Road at Igando in Ikotun, near Lagos.
This was contained in a statement signed by the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP. Bala Elkana, on Thursday in Lagos.
According to Elkana, the inspector was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting incident reported on Wednesday, May 20.
“The inspector has been subjected to internal disciplinary procedure, known as Orderly Room Trial at the State Police Command’s Provost Department.
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“If found guilty, he will be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba for prosecution in a conventional court.
“Investigation is going on to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident,” the PPRO said.
Elkana further noted that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, extended his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, assuring that justice would prevail.
He also said members of the public would be informed of the outcome of the investigation.
