A police officer has stabbed one Anosikwa Patrick, to death at a shopping mall in Ajah area of Lagos State.
The incident happened 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 will be served.
“The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Anosikwa Patrick, who was allegedly stabbed by a police officer at the Skymall shopping mall, Ajah on Saturday April 20, 2024,” the statement read.
“The Manager and Chief Security Officer of the mall are already in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the police officer has been identified 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 Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to ensure a speedy and diligent investigation towards ensuring that the culprit is brought to book.”
“Members of the public shall be kept abreast of the investigation as it progresses.”