Accidental discharge: IGP Egbetokun directs urgent intervention on victim

….As delegation pays visit to family home

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun- has directed an urgent intervention on a victim of Police accidental discharge at a police checkpoint in Itele, Ota, Ogun State last year which involved. a 27-year-old Tomiwa Oni Odofa,

This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja on Saturday In Abuja by the Force Public Relations officer FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi

According to the statement, the tragic shooting incident occurred on July 24, 2024, at a police checkpoint in Itele, Ota, Ogun State.when police officers who, during a routine vehicle stop, discharged their firearms when a Lexus vehicle flagged down had attempted to flee, resulting in a stray bullet striking 27-year-old Tomiwa Oni Odofa, an occupant of the vehicle.

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It explained that “upon learning of this unfortunate event, the Ogun State Police Command acted swiftly to ensure that Tomiwa received the necessary medical attention and constant check-up until her discharge.

It added that the officers involved in the incident were identified and underwent thorough disciplinary processes to address their actions.

However it pointed out that ” in a demonstration of commitment to justice and accountability, the IGP has directed the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo and team, to visit Tomiwa’s family in Ota.

“This visit aims to assess her progress in recovery and to provide additional assurances and support to the family during this challenging time.

“Additionally, the IGP has ordered that immediate psychological evaluation and therapy be provided to Tomiwa as part of her recovery plan”, it further added

The statement reassured that” the Nigeria Police Force is dedicated to ensuring that she receives all necessary support to facilitate her complete healing and that he IGP once again extended his heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to Tomiwa and reassures members of the public of the police force’s commitment to uphold justice, community welfare, and ongoing accountability.

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