Joy Anyim
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a female #EndSARS protester, Mrs. Nike Lawal, for alleged reckless driving, and killing of two innocent persons at Ikola Road, Alagbado area of Lagos.
The suspect, who was reportedly driving a Toyota 4Runner SUV, with Registration Number GGE 346 BK, joined the protest at AIT junction, on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old woman, allegedly ran into a tricycle, killing two male commuters, Ojo Azeez, 27 and Yusuf Sodia, 26.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the incident said, “ Mrs. Nike Lawal, of No. 30, Anjorin Street, Aminkanle, Lagos State, one of the #EndSARS protesters, was arrested for driving recklessly and killing two innocent Nigerians at Ikola Road, Alagbado area of Lagos, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
“Her vehicle ran into a tricycle and killed the duo of Ojo Azeez, male, 27 years and Yusuf Sodia, male, 26 years, both of command road, Alagbado, Lagos State.
“The suspect, who intentionally removed the number plates on her SUV, as at the time of the incident, joined the protest at AIT junction, Alagbado, and started driving recklessly, like many other protesters, before the fatal accident.
“The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has commiserated with the families of the deceased and assured them of the command’s commitment to having justice in the case; and that the command will not relent in its efforts in maintaining peace, law and order within the state.”
In another development, the Commissioner of Police has arrested and commenced orderly room trial of four policemen who were caught for assaulting a female protester in a viral video at Surulere, on Monday.
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The policemen, Inspector Bagou Michael, Inspector Ekpoudom Etop, Sergeant Nnamdi Majura, and Sergeant Akinyemi Benson.
The PPRO said the policemen, who are attached to the Surulere Divisional Police Headquarters, are cooling their feet in the cell while the orderly room trial continues.
He said the police boss had also ordered for the arrest of the policeman who slapped an aged woman in another viral video at Iyun Street, Surulere, same day.
“CP Odumosu has however reiterated his zero tolerance for incivility, brutality and inappropriate conducts amongst police personnel as his corrective mechanisms are sacrosanct, ” the PPRO said.