Three people were shot early Friday by police officers who were responding to unrest in the Onosa community of the Elemoro area in Lagos.
According to police reports, the injured individuals were identified as members of a mob that had caused a riot in the community earlier that morning.
The shooting led to widespread panic as angry colleagues of the injured began a violent protest, blocking major roads in the area.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed the incident and stated that the officers involved in the shooting had been arrested and detained.
In a statement on Friday, Hundeyin added, “The Lagos State Police Command has restored normalcy in the Onosa community in the Elemoro area of Lagos State.”
In the early hours of today, August 29, 2025, six officers from Elemoro Division, while on routine patrol, encountered an irate mob”.
He also continued that “In the course of ensuring their own safety, the officers used their firearms, resulting in three individuals sustaining injuries.
“The injured persons were taken to hospital for medical attention.”
According to Hundeyin, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, promptly responded to the incident by personally leading a detachment of officers to the scene.
“The swift intervention led to the removal of all barricades, restoring the free flow of traffic in the affected area.
“CP Jimoh also moved deep into the community and engaged with youth and community leaders in the neighborhood to de-escalate tensions and foster understanding.
“He has further extended an invitation to these leaders for continued dialogue to address concerns and prevent future occurrences.”
The police spokesperson revealed that “The officers involved in the shooting have been taken into custody as investigations into the incident commence”.
“The Lagos State Police Command is committed to a thorough and transparent inquiry to establish the facts surrounding the event.”
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