ValidViewNetwork had earlier reported the alleged killing of a soldier by a Policeman in Lagos State. Reacting to the alleged killing of the soldier and the attack of a Police station thereafter, the Nigerian Army on Thursday declared that the situation is under control.
This declaration is contained in a statement signed by the 81 Division Nigerian Army Deputy Directors of Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni.
According to an earlier report by ValidViewNetwork, angry mob at Ogijo Community, a border town between Ogun and Lagos state on Wednesday, attacked a police station following the death of a soldier who was allegedly stabbed to death by a policeman.
In his statement, Ayeni said the victim (soldier) allegedly confronted the suspect (policeman) who was not properly dressed and standing very close to a 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 the Lagos State Polytechnic Hospital, Odogunyan for medical attention but he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
“The remains of the soldier have been moved to 174 Battalion Medical Centre in Ikorodu,” the army spokesperson said.
He said the suspect was arrested and kept in military custody for his safety and subsequently handed over to the Nigeria police force for prosecution.
“However, the angry mob who witnessed the unfortunate incident took advantage of this and attacked the police station in the community.
“Troops have been deployed around the vicinity of all police stations in Ikorodu area to prevent breakdown of law and order.
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“The situation is under control as normalcy has returned to the community,” Ayeni said.
