Police ASP, Inspector Arrested Over Shooting Of 17-Year-Old Tina Ezekwe
The Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc has ordered an indepth investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and death of 17-year-old Tina Ezekwe.
The two Police Officers suspected to have carried out the shooting are ASP Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke attached to Bariga Police Station were arrested and subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings. If they are found culpable, they will be arraigned in Court.
The unfortunate incident happened on May 26 at about 2245 hours. The said Police Officers fired shots from their pin down point along Berger by third mainland bridge, in a circumstance yet to be determined.
One Musa Yakubu, 35, was injured at the point and a stray bullet hit Tina at Berger Iyanaworu Bus stop. The bullet pierced through the left upper side of her lap. She was rushed to hospital by a team of Policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer.
“The battle to save her life lasted for two days; she died on May 28 at about 2129 hours while on admission while the second victim is in stable condition,” disclosed the PPRO, DSP Bala Elkana.
“The Police is in contact with the families of the victims from the day of the incident. The Command deeply sympathised with the family and friends of the deceased person. The Commissioner of Police calls for calm and assures the family that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will face the full weight of the law.
“He reiterated his stance on zero tolerance for impunity. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation,” he concluded.
