A routine patrol in the Igbo-Elerin area of Ojo, Lagos State, took a tragic turn when a Police Inspector lost his life during a confrontation with suspected naval ratings.
According to reports, the Inspector and four of his colleagues were on a routine patrol when they stopped a commercial motorcycle for a traffic violation.
The rider and his passenger, both dressed in civilian clothing, identified themselves as naval personnel and resisted arrest.
Eyewitnesses recounted that what began as a verbal altercation quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
He added that efforts are being made to apprehend those responsible for the Inspector’s death and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
