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Two Policemen Injured As Gunmen And Police Clash In Lagos State

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Lagos State Police Command Arrest 3 Suspected Cultists

Operatives of the Lagos State Police command has nabbed three suspected cultists/ ritualists in one of its operations.

The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, who disclosed this in a statement said, the raid, which took place on Monday almost led to a serious attack on Imota Police Station in Ikorodu, during which two policemen were injured.

Naija News understands that there was a recent similar attack by gunmen in a Police Station at Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area in Edo State.

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Confirming the attack on Imota Police Station, Elkana said, “On March 18, at about 5:30pm, following a tip-off, a team of policemen on surveillance at Adama community, Ikorodu, raided a den of cultists who specialise in ritual murder and kidnapping for ritual purposes.

“On sighting the police, they opened fire and equally used some of their hostages as human shields.

“During the operation that lasted for about one hour, two police officers were injured and three suspects were arrested namely, Ahmed Hassan, Daniel Enyin and Olaniran Alium.

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“One Hadiyat Sikiru an SS1 student was hit by a stray bullet. Attempt by other members of the deadly gang to attack our police station at Imota was met with stiff resistance by the gallant officers on duty.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu mni, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Criminal Investigation, Panti, to take over the case for further investigation,” he said.