Trigger-happy Policeman Who Shot Dead a Trailer Driver Arrested in Lagos State (Photos)

One of the banks vandalized in the incident (Photo: Twitter)

 

A policeman who shot dead a trailer driver causing total mayhem in Apapa has been arrested by Police Command in Lagos State. 

A trigger-happy policeman who reportedly shot dead a trailer driver along Burma road, Apapa on Wednesday has been arrested by the police.

 

The incident led to a breakdown of law and order resulting in the burning of two banks in the area.

 

Also, 18 suspected hoodlums who allegedly caused mayhem in the area following the killing have also been apprehended. Speaking on the incident, Police spokesperson, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said the hoodlums took the law into their hands.

 

“The caller said hoodlums were trying to take laws into their hands by setting the bank ablaze following the shooting of a tank driver by a policeman attached to the bank during an altercation. 

 

"Operatives of the command including the area commander, Apapa, the Rapid Response Squad, and other security agents quickly rushed to the scene to take charge of the situation.

 

 

“The state commissioner of police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, was also present at the scene of the incident. 

 

“If not for the quick intervention of the police, the hoodlums would have wrecked more havoc as they destroyed private properties and valuables. 

 

“A mob had gathered in front of the bank demanding that the trigger-happy policeman be released to them, but the bank refused, leading to the arson and further attack on another bank’s branch located on Wharf road.

 

“The fire at the banks was put out by the police and other security agencies as the tanker driver, identified as Azeez was rushed immediately to the hospital for treatment,” he said. 

 

 

Famous-Cole added that the driver was confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital. His words: “Contrary to reports making the rounds, only one tanker driver was shot.

 

“The policeman has been arrested and will be charged to court immediately, the 18 suspected hoodlums also arrested are also undergoing investigations. 

 

“The command would like to address the members of the public on impunity and jungle justice in the state.

 

“We are no longer going to tolerate the act of lawlessness and impunity by members of the public.”

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