Police Team Suspected To Be Involved In Shooting Of Kolade Johnson In Our Custody – CP

… Assures Justice Will Prevail

Lagos State Police spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, has stated that it’s 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 of No.1 Beco street, 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,” Elkana said.

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 also condoles with the family, friends and well wishers of Kolade Johnson,” Elkana added.

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.