Police Confirm Inspector’s Death Amid Okada Ban In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector while enforcing a ban on commercial motorcycles at Cele Bus Stop.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ben Hundeyin, in tweets on Wednesday, also noted that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) sustained serious injury.

“While enforcing the existing ban on the use of motorcycles in parts of Lagos State, Police Officers of Isolo Division came under attack from motorcycle riders at Cele bus-stop, resulting in the death of one Police Inspector & serious injury to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO),” he tweeted.

Hundeyin added that two suspects have been arrested, while 41 motorcycles were impounded.

He further said that the command would not be deterred from carrying out its mandate of enforcing duly established laws.

“Citizens are urged to remain law-abiding, as riders and passengers alike arrested on prohibited routes will face the law. Above all, any form of attack on Police Officers will no longer be tolerated!” he said.