Anger in Ikorodu as policeman stabs soldier to death

A man suspected to be a police officer has allegedly killed a soldier in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.

The man it was learnt was seen standing near a military security truck marked OP MESA and was questioned by the soldier to identify his mission and an altercation ensued and the policeman allegedly pulled a weapon and stabbed the soldier.

The killing of the soldier it was learnt has resulted to razing of the Police station in area by angry mob who witnessed the incident.

A statement by the Spokesman of the Nigerian Army in Lagos, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni said angry mob at Ogijo Community, a border town between Ogun and Lagos states attacked the Police Station today 15 February 2023 following the death of a soldier who was stabbed to death by a policeman.

Narrating how the incident happened, Lt Col Ayeni said: “The victim confronted the suspect who was not properly dressed and standing very close to the Patrol Vehicle of Operation MESA to confirm his identity.

“This led to an argument and subsequently, the unfortunate incident.

“The soldier was immediately rushed to Lagos State Polytechnic Hospital, Odogunyan, for medical attention, but he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

“The remains of the soldier has been moved to 174 Battalion Medical Centre in Ikorodu.

“The suspect has also since been arrested and kept in a military custody for his safety and subsequent hand over to Nigeria Police for prosecution.

“The angry mob who witnessed the unfortunate incident took advantage of this and attacked Police Station

in the community.

“Troops have been deployed around the vicinity of all police stations in Ikorodu general area to prevent breakdown of law and order.”

He said the situation is however under control as normalcy has returned to the community.

(SUN)