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Lagos traders police clash,one killed

One person was reportedly shot dead , Tuesday when policemen attached to the Okokomaiko Division in Lagos State clashed with traders at the Alaba Rago Market, Ojo Local Government of the state.

The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident stating an investigation had commenced into the shooting.He made the confirmation on his Twitter page on Tuesday, where he narrated the details of the incident.

Hundeyin said, “Policemen of Okokomaiko Division today (Tuesday) went into Alaba Rago Market to effect arrest of a suspect but came under heavy attack from a large number of traders.“In a bid to tactically retreat from the armed mob attack, one of the officers fired his weapon, resulting in fatal injury to one of the attackers.“A detailed investigation has commenced into the immediate and remote causes of the incident.”

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It was gathered that the attack led to a clash between both parties.The police officers visited the market to arrest a suspect but came under attack from the large number of traders. In the process, one of the police man fired his weapon.

Unfortunately, the bullet hit one of the traders, leading to the person’s death.

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