3 feared killed, many injured in Lagos police shooting
A protest by youths in Lagos State has reportedly led to the death of three persons and various degrees of injury to many others. The incident, which occurred on Friday at the Elemoro area of Lekki, turned deadly as the protesters, mostly youths, took over major roads into Onosa community. The reasons for the protest […]
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A protest by youths in Lagos State has reportedly led to the death of three persons and various degrees of injury to many others.
The incident, which occurred on Friday at the Elemoro area of Lekki, turned deadly as the protesters, mostly youths, took over major roads into Onosa community. The reasons for the protest are yet to be ascertained.
Eyewitnesses said the police initially tried to disperse the protesters with teargas but things took a deadly turn when they allegedly began firing live ammunition into the crowd.
“It was like a war zone,” said one eyewitness who asked not to be named.
But in its reaction, the Lagos State police command said three injured persons were responding to treatment.
The Lagos State police public relations officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement noted that the swift response of the command restored normalcy in the affected community.
Explaining what transpired, Hundeyin stated: “In the early hours of August 29, 2025, six officers from Elemoro Division, while on routine patrol, encountered an irate mob.
“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 the hospital for medical attention.
“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 command said.
“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 neighbourhood 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 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.”