The Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu has commiserated with the family of late Monsurat Ojuade, 18year old girl shot by a police officer attached to the panti division.
In a statement released to journalists on Sunday, and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu (ANIPR).
The statement reads, “It has come to the knowledge of the Lagos State Police Command that one Monsurat Ojuade (female) aged 18, was hit by a stray bullet at about 0100hrs of 11th September, 2021 when a team of detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti went on investigation activities to effect arrest of a robbery suspect in Ijeshatedo area of the State.
Concerted efforts were made to save the life of the injured victim. She was immediately taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention but later died on the way to the hospital.”
CSP Ajisebutu said: the Commissioner of Police regrets the unfortunate but avoidable incident and has directed that the said police officer should be tried and charged to court immediately after being dismissed from the Force.
The erring Police officer who pulled the trigger has been identified and is currently being detained. The Commissioner believes, it will serve as deterrent to others who do not act professionally in the course of their duties.
