Friday, 23 August 2013

IKORODU KILLINGS: IG calls for calm, takes over investigation

The Force Headquarters, Abuja,
yesterday, reacted to the alleged killing of a
commercial motorcyclist by a policeman attached
to Rapid Response Squad, RRS, in Lagos and the
subsequent protest that followed, calling for calm and promised to ensure that justice was done. A statement signed by newly appointed Force
Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba reads:
“Following the unfortunate death of a commercial
motorcyclist, one Olalekan Ajayi on August 20,
2013 and ensuing protests embarked upon
yesterday, 21/08/2013 at Ikorodu, Lagos by aggrieved citizens, the IGP has called for calm to
enable the police authorities wade into the matter
and ensure that justice is served. “Meanwhile, the police officer linked with the
killing of the late Olalekan Ajayi has been
arrested, detained and is presently undergoing
investigation. “The IGP condoles with the bereaved relations,
friends and colleagues of the late Olalekan Ajayi. “While promising that the force will do its utmost
best to ensure that investigation into the death is
properly done and concluded in record time, the
IGP calls on all aggrieved persons to remain calm
and patient. “He has, therefore, directed the Commissioner of
Police, Lagos State to take proper steps to ensure
that justice is expeditiously done on the matter.”

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