The Lagos State Police Command has released photos of the police officers, ASP Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke, who have been arrested for allegedly killing 16 year old, Tina Ezekwe. The tragic incident occurred in the Oworo area of Lagos state on May 26.
A statement from the State Police Command says that the police officers have been subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings and if found culpable, will be arraigned in Court.
"The incident happened on 26th May, 2020 at about 2245 hours. The said Police Officers fired shots from their pin down point along Berger by third mainland bridge.
In circumstances yet to be determined, one Musa Yakubu ‘m' 35 years was injured at the point and a stray bullet hit Tina at Berger Yanaworu Bus stop.
The bullet pierced through the left upper side of her lap. She was rushed to hospital by a team of Policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer.
The battle to save her life lasted for two days, she died on 28th May, 2020 at about 2129 hours while on admission. The second person is in stable condition", the statement read in part.
