The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of Surulere Police Division was attacked by suspected hoodlums who hijacked a peaceful #EndSARS protest in the Area on Monday.
Confirming the incident, The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said an unidentified passerby was killed by a stray bullet from the hoodlums who shot and killed a police inspector, Erin Ayodeji.
Adejobi who further revealed that two other police officers Insp. Ekei Joshua and Insp. Peter Agabi sustained gunshot injuries from the attack, added that the duo are receiving treatment at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.
“The protesters came in their numbers with the intent to break into the station at our Surulere unit and free some of the convicted criminals.
“They were heavily armed with shot guns and fired shots at the officers on duty who were trying to prevent the incidence and uphold the integrity of the station,” he said.
The spokesperson said no arrest have been made while investigations have commenced to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
He also reiterated the resolve of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, to maintaining law and order in the state in spite of the unrest created by various protesting groups.
“Odumosu has called on all police officers to exhibit professionalism and continue to maintain law and order in spite of the ongoing public agitation towards the police.
“The protest has been hijacked by criminals who have taken advantage of the situation to breach the peace in the society.
“The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, just disbanded the SARS on Sunday, so the attack on the station was uncalled for,” Adejobi said.
