Lagos Police Take Down 9-Man Armed Group in Intense Confrontation

• The Lagos State Police Command eliminated nine suspected armed individuals in the Ajao, Okota, Isolo, and Ladipo areas
• The Special Squad One Team of the Lagos State Command engaged the suspects and achieved the operation
• Nigerians have reacted on social media, questioning the legality of the police action and expressing concerns over the presumption of guilt

Lagos, Nigeria - The Lagos State Police Command has eliminated a group of nine suspected armed individuals within the state.

The Special Squad One Team of the Lagos State Command successfully engaged a group of men in the state's Ajao, Okota, Isolo, and Ladipo areas.

As reported by Channels Television, police sources spoke during her television programme on Friday, July 5, said they recovered five AK-47 rifles and two SUVs during the operation.

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Further details on the incident are expected to be provided by local police authorities.

Nigerians react

Following this development, Nigerians have taken to their social media X handle to express their opinions and reservations about it.

@nwukoreva said:

"Killing a suspect? Hia is that not against the law? I thought a suspect is innocent until proven guilty?"

@TheBrandKing2 said:

"Funny country, you call them suspected but you don kill them already, what if they’re not guilty?"

@kazlaw01 said:

"I pray it’s the guys that burgled my car, e ni sorire."

Lagos govt takes action as flood sack areas

In another report, the Lagos State Government urged residents to remain calm on Wednesday, June 3, following the flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall across the state.

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Tokunbo Wahab, the Environment and Water Resources Commissioner said the flash floods inundated areas like Iyana-Oworo, which connects to the Third Mainland Bridge and several other regions, would recede once the rains subside and the lagoon levels drop.

The commissioner urged those in low-lying areas to relocate to higher ground as a necessary precaution to protect lives and properties, adding that residents must not drive through flooded areas, noting that just one foot of flowing water with a high tide is enough to sweep away a vehicle, regardless of its occupants.

Source: Legit.ng