STRAY BULLET KILLS WOMAN IN LAGOS

The Police spokesperson, said the police team were attacked by the gang and in the ensuing exchange, Owoodun was hit, adding that, “the corpse of the victim of the stray bullet was taken to hospital for autopsy,” .

The Command image maker disclosed that, three policemen were also injured during the gun battle, stating, “the team leader, ASP Victor Ugbegun and two others were injured and are currently in critical condition at the intensive care unit.

Penpushing further reports that, the woman’s death is the second fatality recorded from security officers-armed suspects’ faceoff between July and August, while on July 15, a middle-aged man, Francis Ene, was killed by a stray bullet during a faceoff between operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and some armed robbers in Ilupeju, Lagos.

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives were on their way to recover arms from a notorious gang and were led by Ikechukwu Monye, the gang leader before they were ambushed, adding that, “Rapid Response Squads, Task Force, and neighbouring Divisions were able to contain the situation and evacuate the injured Officers to Hospital.”

Penpushing also reports that,  Elkana said the Command has launched a manhunt of the assailants with a view of bringing them to justice, adding, “the Commissioner of Police has ordered an in-depth investigation into the case. The Command calls for calm and assured her family and friends that justice will prevail.”