A tragic incident unfolded in the Gengere area of Ketu, Lagos State, on Thursday, resulting in the untimely death of a 32-year-old man identified as Zeyanu Muhammed. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. during a police operation aimed at apprehending suspected robbers.
According to a police source, a tactical team from the Area ‘H’ Command in Ogudu, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Friday Babep, had stormed the neighborhood on a mission to arrest a group of robbery suspects. However, the operation met stiff resistance from a group of hoodlums in the area who allegedly intervened and aided the suspects in escaping custody.
In the chaos that ensued, a shot was fired, and a stray bullet struck Zeyanu Muhammed in the shoulder. He reportedly died instantly at the scene.
Following the incident, the victim’s body was evacuated and taken to a public morgue, where an autopsy is expected to be conducted.
To restore calm in the area, police patrol vehicles were swiftly deployed. Meanwhile, the officers involved in the operation, including members of the tactical team, have been taken into custody to allow for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
The Lagos State Police Command has also initiated efforts to reach out to the deceased’s family and leaders of the Hausa community in Gengere in a bid to prevent further tension or possible unrest.
Simultaneously, a manhunt has been launched to track down the hoodlums who obstructed the robbery arrest operation and contributed to the violent confrontation.
Authorities have assured the public that justice will be served and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure accountability and maintain peace in the affected community.
