A police officer has stabbed one Anosikwa Patrick, to death at a shopping mall in Ajah area of Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Saturday April 20, 2024.
Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday identified the officer as Inspector Taofeek and assured that justice can be served.
“The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the loss of life of 1 Anosikwa Patrick, who was allegedly stabbed by a police officer on the Skymall shopping mall, Ajah on Saturday April 20, 2024,” the statement read.
“The Supervisor and Chief Security Officer of the mall are already in custody helping with the ongoing investigation. In the meantime, the police officer has been recognized as Inspr Taofeek, member of visiting 12 PMF squadron to Lagos
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni has directed detectives of the Murder Section of the State Criminal Investigation Division to make sure a speedy and diligent investigation in the direction of making certain that the culprit is brought to book.”
“Members of the public shall be kept abreast of the investigation as it progresses.”