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| SP. Dolapo Badmos |
THE Lagos State Police Command
have foiled an attempt by some group of militants to invade and unleash terror
on Fatoki community in Igando area of the state.
According to a press statement made by Lagos
State Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus, a superintendent of police (SP), members of the public
alerted the Police at about 9:30 pm on Friday that some group of people
suspected to be militants have invaded the community through waterways shooting
sporadically...
“Immediately, a team of policemen
were mobilised to the scene to engage them, the superior firepower of the
policemen and subsequent bullet wound made the hoodlums abandoned their
mission, retreated and escaped through Totowu waterways.
“However, during the gun battle a member of
the team an inspector of police was hit by bullet and another civilian was shot
while they were retreating, the two victims are receiving treatment and
recuperating in the hospital while effort is on to arrest the fleeing suspects.
“The Command hereby implores
members of the public and hospitals to report to the nearest police station
anyone noticed with gunshot injury as it reiterates its commitment to ensure
safety of lives and property.
“Meanwhile residents especially
those close to waterways are advised to promptly alert the police of any
suspicious movement in and around their community”, Badmos said.
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