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Policeman kills two, injure others at birthday party in Alimosho

“Same policemen called for security, are the same people that shot and killed those they were called to protect…Nigeria which way.
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TWO persons were killed and others injured after a drunk policeman on illegal duty offered gun salutes to celebrate a businessman’s birthday on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Reports gathered by AlimoshoToday confirm that the incident occurred at La Silva Bar, Gowon Estate, Egbeda in the Alimosho area of Lagos State around 9 pm.

The policeman, who allegedly fled the scene after realizing what he had done, was said to have been invited by the celebrant identified as Ifeanyi  (Asiwaju of Computer Village).

A Twitter user, @themannaman, who shared videos of the incident, claimed that the policeman wanted to shoot into the air while other guests were spraying money on the celebrant but fired at them instead.

He wrote: “Same policemen called for security, are the same people that shot and killed those they were called to protect…Nigeria which way.

“Birthday celebrant invited the police for security. The said policeman allegedly while drunk wanted to shoot upwards, then accidentally shot at them.”

The Lagos Police Command has launched a manhunt for the cop and the celebrant who was said to have gone into hiding since the night of the unfortunate incident.

The Commissioner of Police (CP) Abiodun Alabi has ordered their immediate arrest for disciplinary action and prosecution.

Contacted for reaction, Police Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said details of the incidents were still sketchy, but assured that the Command would not rest until everyone culpable is brought to justice.

He said: “I can confirm there was a shooting at the bar on Sunday night and two persons were killed.

“We are investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting. I can assure you that those responsible will not go free. They will face the music.

“The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Abiodun Alabi, has zero-tolerance for such behaviours and has already given marching orders to the DPO to fish out the culprits.”