One person was injured after policemen opened fire on irate youths who allegedly attempted to lynch two officers in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday. He said one of the attackers was injured and responding to treatment in hospital.
On getting wind of the arrest, youths in the area moblised to rescue the suspect. However, they arrived late as the police officers had taken the suspect away.
The irate youths allegedly numbering over 200 were said to have sighted two armed policemen guarding a company and immediately attacked them, and destroyed a Lexus SUV.
The policemen opened fire on the attackers when it became apparent that they were allegedly bent on lynching them.
On their way back, they sighted two armed policemen guarding a company. The irate youths, numbering over two hundred then decided to descend on the policemen, pelting them with stones and destroyed a Lexus SUV within. 2/4
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) July 28, 2022
“Yesterday, policemen effected arrest somewhere in Ibeju Lekki. Youths in the area got wind of this and mobilized to rescue the suspect. They arrived late and missed the policemen,” he stated.
“On their way back, they sighted two armed policemen guarding a company. The irate youths, numbering over two hundred then decided to descend on the policemen, pelting them with stones and destroyed a Lexus SUV within,” he stated.
“When it became apparent that the mob was hell-bent on lynching the policemen, the policemen justifiably used their firearm. One of the attackers was hit; and is currently responding to treatment in hospital.
“The policemen were able to protect themselves and prevent further wanton destruction. Normalcy has returned to the area. Investigation has commenced to arrest other fleeing attackers, after which they will be prosecuted,” he added.
