The Lagos State Police Command has identified the police officer who shot a man dead at a petrol station belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the Obalende area of the state on Wednesday.
The deceased and other motorists were said to have resisted an attempt by a team of policemen to jump the long queue at the petrol station to purchase fuel, and in the ensuing fracas, the police officer shot a motorist.
The victim was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Lagos State Police Command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the ugly incident in a post on his X handle.
Hundeyin, who withheld the name of the killer officer, said he was attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU), Base 17, Lion Building, Lagos.
He said: “The person behind the shooting has been identified as a police officer serving at Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 17, Lion Building, Lagos. Investigation is still ongoing and further findings will be made available.
“Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command is working with the family of the deceased to ensure that there is no miscarriage of justice.”