Police Nab Killers of
Police Nab Killers of Kolade Johnson in
Lagos
On 31/03/2019 at about 5.05pm, the Command received a distress call
that Lagos- Abeokuta Express Way has been blocked by some angry
youths who were protesting the shooting of one Kolade Johnson m of
No.1
Beco street[1], Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus
Stop by a team of Policemen from Anti Cultism unit.
A team of policemen from the Rapid Response Squads and Metro
patrol were promptly drafted to the scene. The account of eye
witnesses helped in identifying the team which fled the scene
immediately after the incident. Members of the team suspected to be
involved in the shooting have since been arrested and are currently
in Police custody undergoing interrogation. They will be subjected
to internal disciplinary procedures, and may be prosecuted in
conventional Court if implicated by ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Zubairu
Muazu mni calls for calm, assuring that justice will prevail in
this case. The Commissioner of Police also condoles with the
family, friends and well wishers of Kolade Johnson.
The CP has promised to initiate far reaching reforms to help in
repositioning the Anti Cultism Squad for effective service
delivery, particularly in areas of respect for Human Rights and
proficiency in the use of firearms. Members of the Public who
have complaints on the activities of Anti Cultism Squad or any of
our Police teams should call the following numbers 08063299264,
08065154338 and 08060357795, please.
DSP Bala Elkana
Police Public Relations Officer
Lagos State.
References
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No.1 Beco street
(maps.google.com)