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Angry Youths Kill Police Officer, Burn Vehicle In Lagos

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Irate Mob Kill Police Officer In Lagos

A group of angry youths have attacked and killed a police sergeant identified as Esiabor Collins at College Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Ogba, Lagos.

The irate youths also vandalized and set ablaze a patrol van during the unfortunate incident.

A press statement from the Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Chike Oti, says preliminary investigation into the incident, shows that that the mob, mainly youths had earlier that morning gone to Area ‘G’ Command, Ogba with the intention to overrun the police formation and set it on fire, but failed in their mission.

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“However, the Area Commander in-charge, spoke to them, promising to cause an investigation into their grievances which bothered on the death of a youth who allegedly died today 29/08/18, two weeks after an alleged encounter with some policemen.

“At this juncture, it must be clearly stated that the police authorities in the state are unaware of any encounter with the deceased as no formal complaint was received to that effect.

“The Commissioner of Police notes that the penchant to take laws into own hands by some people who easily constitute themselves into a mob is becoming worrisome to say the least.

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“The Command wishes state that the deceased officer and indeed the entire patrol team had the option of defending themselves with their firearms against the mob but chose to show restraint in face of provocation but unfortunately the rampaging mob never allowed them that option hence Sgt. Collins paid the supreme price.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Edgal Imohimi, notes that policemen in the state had on several occasions shown restraints in the face of provocative actions. He therefore warns that policemen may be forced to use their firearms to defend themselves, other people about being killed by a mob and in the protection of government assets.

“He urges parents to warn their children to refrain from such acts which according to him may lead to a breach of the peace and unnecessary bloodletting”, the statement read.

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