The Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Ilemba Hausa, CSP Yahaya Mohammed Adeshina, has been arrested for allegedly shooting to death one Sergeant Onalaja Onajide, in his division.
The killing was said to have occurred when the DPO was said to be dispersing the crowd that gathered in front of the station.
The DPO, according to the Lagos Police Command spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, was said to have been detained at the Sate CID for investigation.
His rifle was also said to have been retrieved for forensic examination while the command ordered that autopsy be carried out on the deceased person.
Elkana said the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the fallen sergeant and assured them that the command would stand with them and ensure that justice prevailed.
The police spokesman said the shooting incident happened on May 10, 2020.
According to him, the report forwarded to the headquarters by the DPO on May 16, 2020 stated that unknown gunmen fired gunshots at the Divisional Police Officer, Ilemba Hausa, and the Station Guard, Sergeant Onalaja Onajide.
He said it was alleged that while the DPO survived the gunshot, the Station Guard did not.
The DPO was said to have further reported that two suspects were arrested in connection with the crime.
The two persons initially arrested were said to have been suspected to be deserted soldiers.
The command said their case would be handed over to the military authority for further investigation.
