Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested Inspector Okoro Charles attached to Ikotun Division.
The Inspector was arrested in connection with a shooting incident reported on 20/5/2020 at about 2205, along Obabiyi, Igando road, Ikotun which led to the death of an Islamic cleric Fatai Oladipupo ‘m’ 28 years old of Obabiyi area, according to a statement from DSP Bala Elkana, Lagos Police spokesman.
The Inspector is being subjected to internal disciplinary procedures, known as Orderly Room Trial at the State Provost Department and if found guilty, he will be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department Yaba for prosecution in conventional Court.
Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu condoles with the family and friends of the deceased and calls for calm. He assures them that Justice will prevail. Members of the Public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.
