Thursday, June 6, 2024 –The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced the orderly room trial of a police officer who killed two young men in Omisanjana area of Ado-Ekiti.
According to sources the incident happened on Tuesday, May
28, 2024, when men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) were attempting to arrest
some youths suspected to be internet fraudsters.
Spokesperson of the command, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the
development in a brief statement on Thursday, June 6.
“After investigation, the Command has commenced the orderly
room trial of the Officer who was responsible for the fatal shooting of two
persons around Omisanjana area of Ado-Ekiti, on 28/05/2024,” the statement read.
“The CP assures the family members of the deceased and the
general public that justice will prevail at the end of the day.”
According to reports, the young men who were driving a Lexus
RX car, got involved in an accident with two motorcycle riders while attempting
to escape arrest.
When some irate youths attempted to help the fleeing men to
resist arrest by mobbing the police, one of them fired bullets that fatally
injured two boys.
The victims were rushed to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital where they passed away.
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