Tragedy occurred in Ojo axis of Lagos State as an unidentified soldier has reportedly stabbed police Inspector, Saka Ganiyu, to death
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the deceased police officer was attached to the Lagos State Task Force.
A source, who confirmed the death to NAN on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 in Lagos, said the incident occurred on Wednesday, 9 October, 2024 about 6.30 a.m. at Volks Bus Stop on Lagos-Badagry Road.
NAN learnt that the police officer was carrying out lawful enforcement with his team members when an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial bus drove against traffic.
“The bus was driven by a man, who identified himself as a soldier. In an ensuing altercation, the said soldier called his colleagues, who came out from the Ojo Army Barracks with dangerous weapons and attacked the police team.
“While the attack was on, the task force called for reinforcement and more policemen were swiftly mobilised to the scene and repelled the soldiers.
“One Insp Saka Ganiyu, a member of the police team, who sustained injuries during the attack was rushed to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital for treatment,” the source said.
He added that the injured officer later died in the hospital while undergoing treatment.