Lagos Police Arrest Officers After Fatal Alagbado Shooting Amid Public Outcry

Lagos Police Arrest Officers After Fatal Alagbado Shooting Amid Public Outcry

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested officers involved in a fatal shooting incident in Alagbado, Lagos, which reportedly killed at least two civilians during a police operation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, according to SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command’s spokesperson.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adebisi said:

“The officers involved in the unfortunate shooting incident that occurred today in Alagbado have been arrested and taken into custody. The Commissioner of Police has ordered a thorough and intensive investigation into the incident, as well as the adequate deployment of personnel to forestall any breakdown of law and order. Normalcy has been restored to the area.”

Preliminary reports indicate the shooting occurred during a police operation targeting suspected internet fraudsters, locally known as Yahoo boys, along the AIT area of Alagbado. Witnesses said two civilians were struck by gunfire and later died from their injuries, raising concerns about the use of force by security operatives in populated areas.

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Residents shared their reactions on social media, with many expressing shock and anger:

• “Finally, the officers are arrested, but we need full transparency in this investigation,” one user wrote.
• Another tweeted: “This is not the first time innocent civilians have been injured or killed by police in Lagos. Measures must be taken to protect lives during operations.”
• Advocacy groups urged the authorities to ensure justice and accountability, emphasizing that arrests alone are not enough.

Historical Context of Police Shootings in Lagos

The Alagbado shooting is the latest in a series of controversial police incidents in Lagos, including:

• 2020 Lekki Toll Gate Shooting during #EndSARS protests, where security forces killed and injured demonstrators.
• 2021 Ajah Shooting involving the death of a pregnant lawyer during a police checkpoint operation.
• Other incidents in Ojota, Murtala Mohammed Airport, and Onikan, where civilians were injured or killed during police enforcement operations.

These events have fueled public scrutiny of police conduct, with frequent calls for independent oversight, clear rules of engagement, and accountability for law enforcement officers in Lagos State.

The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents that the investigation will be thorough, justice will be served, and measures have been implemented to prevent further civilian casualties.

Lagos Police Arrest Officers After Fatal Alagbado Shooting Amid Public Outcry