The Lagos State Police command on Friday confirmed the arrest of apolice officer who allegedly shot a 16-year-old girl, Tina, dead at Iyana-Oworo bus stop on Wednesday, May 27.
This was announced by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Bala Elkana.
According to reports, the trigger-happy policeman was trying to arrest a bus driver for violating the curfew rules. In the process, he allegedly shot the bus conductor dead as well as young Tina, who was nearby.
Following the outcry on social media, an investigation was launched.
https://twitter.com/AsiwajuLerry/status/1266345111476219907?s=20
We all need to demand #JusticeForTina
All she did was stand at a popular junction and she was shot by a Nigerian Policeman
It could be anyone of us, and we will not stop until we have a reform of the Nigerian Police Force
AdvertisementI don't want to mind my business and still be shot
— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) May 29, 2020
Nigerian Police shot and killed a 16 Year old girl Yesterday and no news outlet have reported about this…we have to make this trend, innocent people are dying!!!!!!! #JusticeForTina pic.twitter.com/CWcqxeT2QV
— 0000 (@0000shad0w) May 29, 2020
However, Bala Elkana said the erring police officer will be made to face the full weight of the law.
Thanks Distinguished @ElkanaBala. Appreciate you always. @SIAF_NG @PoliceNG_CRU #EndImpunity @citizen_gavel 🚨 https://t.co/qcjdFFKsQN
— SEGA L'éveilleur® (@segalink) May 29, 2020
His words ; “The killer cop is identified, arrested, and detained at the Headquarters. He will face the full weight of the law. Justice will surely prevail. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.”