Lagos cp probes killing of 16 year old boy during protest

According to recent reports, the Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a 16-year-old boy during a protest in the state.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, when a group of protesters, mostly teenagers, took to the streets to demand justice for the alleged killing of a 20-year-old man, Kolade Johnson, by a police officer in the state.

During the protest, a 16-year-old boy, identified as Emmanuel, was allegedly shot and killed by a police officer. The incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many calling for justice and accountability.

The Lagos State Police Command has since launched an investigation into the killing, with the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, ordering a thorough probe into the incident.

In a statement, the police commissioner said: "The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered a thorough investigation into the killing of a 16-year-old boy, Emmanuel, during a protest in the state."

The police have also promised to ensure that justice is served and that those responsible for the killing are brought to book.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, with many calling for an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings in the country.

It is essential that the police investigation is thorough and transparent, and that those responsible for the killing are held accountable. The killing of a 16-year-old boy during a protest is a tragic reminder of the need for police reform and accountability in Nigeria.

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