…It Was A Stray Bullet, Erring Officer Has Been Arrested, Detained For Prosecution- Police Insists
Nigerians have expressed anger over the killing of a 18-year old girl in Ijeshatedo area of Lagos State on Saturday.
Monsurat Ojuade was allegedly shot by a trigger happy policeman at 48, Mogaji Street and left in her pool of blood to die.
It was already too late when medical help came her way.
The incident stunned residents of the area as they questioned and condemned the action of the police officer, who reportedly left the lifeless body of the victim after he pulled the trigger.
Thepledge learnt from an eye witness that the 18-year old was killed right in from of her compound after the policeman trailed her from her mother’s shop where she was closing up for the day.
The security agents then questioned her action not to run when she saw them entering the street and Monsurat was said to have replied the policeman that she had not committed any crime to warrant her running away.
The ‘killer’ police officer was not pleased with her answer, thereafter trailed her to her compound where he pulled the trigger without thinking twice and shot her on her lap, leaving her to die right in front of her helpless mother, who had before the incident tried to calm the officer.
“He killed my daughter,” the mother of the deceased cried profusely as the ‘killer’ police officer fled the scene after the incident.
An eyewitness who preferred to remain anonymous, insisted that late Monsurat did nothing wrong to the police officer to warrant such action that led to her untimely death.
“It’s still a mystery to many of us that Monsurat is dead. She did nothing to the police before she was shot dead.
“The innocent girl was killed right in front of her mother. This is barbaric.”
Thepledge also gathered that prior to the incident, police officers from Panti Area Command had earlier informed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ijesha area of their intention to raid the area.
The incident has since gone viral with many Nigerians expressing that anger and demanding justice for Monsurat.
Akinwale Adedeji Akintunde -The police who shot the girl should not be the only one arrested. The whole team should be arrested and dismissed.
Most people would think my opinion is way out of line, but the truth is if the whole teams gets arrested whenever things like this happen
Adejumo Adeyemi – can we also know the name of the officer like u mentioned the name of the victim too
Niyi Ojedare -We always hear that they will dismissed them but is that the final judgment and how sure that he will be dismissed…I av many
victim close to me that have encountered such thing and the police in charge is still in duty.
Raji Ismail Olanrewaju -Se dis one Na talk?? The only good news is dat they didn’t deny the incident….. But no one knw what tomorrow morning
will be, the news might be reversed.!
Mba Hope -BBC PIDGIN report says that the hospital the girl was taken to at randle confirmed that she was shot at close range. Every time, they
will report ” stray bullet”. Plsss
Otunba Babatunde Joseph Olubiyi -When are you guys gonna stop killing us for God sake 😭
Olusegun Olalere -Can’t his name b mentioned since he was dismissed
Babatunde Adebayo -Are these officers trained on use of firearms at all? If you see armed military personnel moving in their vehicles the nozzle
of their guns are always pointing up or down incase of accidental discharge but it’s not like that for the police. If you’re d… See More
Nnanna Idika Mba -Vampires on uniform
Henry Okpuzor -Akinwale Adedeji Akintunde , you are correct my brother. They should put each other on check. Is team work.
Hon Adedoyin Santabiba Ibitoye -the police need to compensate the family nd post the end case of the officer on thier public platforms. thats
reminds me. why are we have Ak47 rifle on street? why? what we need is well trained officers who gather intelligence nd make a meaningful arr…
Adewale Sina -The erring officer is without a name? Is that a ploy at covering the officer?
Tunde Odeyale -It’s because of location of where this incident happened, there are many sad acts like this that police had done especially in
rural areas of the country and the police man involved go untouched. Their job is a good job which suppose to be most respect… See More
Adeyi Ajetunmobi -Police is no good for Lagos
Akinboyo Sarah -I guess u people r twisting what happened now… I read they were merry making and lose control in the process… Policemen in this country now r more like bandits😫las las run when u see one
Bolu Gbemileke -Since u mentioned the name of the victim, it’s also appropriate u name the culprit
Salimon Aliy Olaitan -The tin pain me wen i heard the news, so sad omo kekere very pretty girl gentle and jovia…..naso dem take cut the girl life …..kai make we dey pray make wrong bullet no hit us ooooo
Mumin Yahaya -Many of the police officers are very poor in handling weapons given to them,they should practice what they preach that way the police force will move forward.
Abidoye Ade Olaniyan -How many will you guys kill before you will rest another sad one
Mahmud Rasheed -My question is that Are we safe in this Nigeria 🇳🇬
Mahmud Rasheed -The police have not still stop all this rubbish
Olushola Olatunbosun -Cp pls Sir direct all Dpo in Lagos State not to be giving gun to drunkard nor weed smoking police officers this is the cause of on professional shutting thanks sir
Akinola M Olatunde =So the office has no name ?
Muhideen Laide -Police command lied, saying it was a stray bullet and the time of the incident. Lagos Monitoring Team also a circulator of a false statement.
Nooh Opeyemi Audio dismissal… RIP matyr
Olumide Owaduge -Story, what’s his name? Where’s his picture?
Thompson Segun – Police authority should bring him out not a secret trial
Kilasho Az Adeshina -Majority of Nigeria police personnels are not professional ….sack them all.
Morgan Nsukidem Bassey -Same issue that led to the wild protest last year 😪
Pappy Craig -Why on earth would an officer of the law release fire in the middle of the street for goodness sake😔😢?
Oluwaseun Emmanuel – And he urge the public to go about their normal business. Stupid people in uniform.. 😭😭😭😭 if bandit doesn’t kill you . The police will. Number one problem of this country is the NPF then politicians . May your soul rest in peace young lady 😭😭😭.
Olami Herkeym Lastborn -Stupid people, even though wen that black uniform change maybe they will have sence I don’t know they are still empty like pure water sachet. Stupid people I hate and dislike them 😠
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has insisted that the deceased was hit by a stray bullet, however adding that the erring officer has been taken into custody.
The police command made this known in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, titled, ‘Shooting incident at Ijeshatedo: Erring police officer arrested, detained’.
The statement read, “It has come to the knowledge of the Lagos State Police Command that one Monsurat Ojuade (female) aged 18, was hit by a stray bullet at about 0100hrs of 11th September, 2021 when a team of detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti went on investigation activities to effect arrest of a robbery suspect in Ijeshatedo area of the State.
“Concerted efforts were made to save the life of the injured victim. She was immediately taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention but later died on the way to the hospital.
“The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, regrets this unfortunate but avoidable incident and sincerely commiserates with the bereaved family in whose pain he shares in this moment of grief.
“This is, therefore, to inform the bereaved family, sympathizers and the general public that the erring Police officer who pulled the trigger has been identified and is currently being detained.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed that the said police officer should be tried and charged to court immediately after being dismissed from the Force.
“This, it is believed, will serve as deterrent to others who do not act professionally in the course of their duties.
“This singular sad incident notwithstanding, the Lagos State Police Command shall continue to strive vigorously and conscientiously to protect the lives of property of the citizens in the State.”
