The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a police officer, Saka Ganiyu, who was reportedly killed during a confrontation with a soldier in Lagos on October 9.
The incident occurred while Ganiyu and his team were enforcing traffic laws when an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial bus was spotted driving against traffic. The driver of the bus, who claimed to be a soldier, called for backup from his colleagues stationed at Ojo Army Barracks. Armed with dangerous weapons, the soldiers attacked the police team.
During the assault, the police task force called for reinforcement, and additional officers were deployed to the scene to repel the attack. However, Inspector Ganiyu sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital for medical treatment. Sadly, the officer later died in the hospital while receiving treatment for his injuries.
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In a statement released on Thursday, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, expressed deep regret over the tragic incident. He confirmed that the soldier involved has been apprehended and handed over to the Military Police for further investigation and disciplinary measures.
“The incident, currently under investigation, led to the unfortunate death of the policeman,” the statement noted. “The soldier suspected of committing the offence has been taken into custody and is being investigated by the Military Police.”
Ayeni emphasized that the incident is a serious violation of the Nigerian Army’s Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement, and stressed that the Army has continually educated its personnel to avoid actions that could damage its reputation or harm relations with other security agencies and the public.
The General Officer Commanding 81 Division extended his condolences to the family of the deceased officer and the Nigeria Police, expressing sorrow over the unfortunate event.
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