Lagos police commences investigation into alleged murder of man by a police officer in Lagos shopping mall

The Lagos State Police Command says it has begun investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Anosikwa Patrick allegedly stabbed by a police officer at the Skymall shopping mall, Ajah on Saturday April 20, 2024.

An X-user had come on social media to seek justice after his brother was allegedly stabbed by the officer in the mall.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, today April 21, says the Manager and  Chief Security Officer of the mall are already in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the police officer has been identified as Inspr Taofeek, member of visiting 12 PMF squadron to Lagos.

Hundeyin added that the state Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has directed detectives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to ensure a speedy and diligent investigation towards ensuring that the culprit is brought to book.