The Lagos State Police Command has detained an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Omotayo Olajide, following a shooting incident that killed a young girl and injured another during a police operation to quell a violent clash between rival groups in Ajegunle, Lagos State.
The deceased, identified as Omole Taiwo, was reportedly hit by a bullet fired by the police officer during the operation in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle on Thursday night, November 5, 2026.
The incident occurred between 9:30pm and 10pm, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi.
The command disclosed that preliminary findings indicated that police personnel were deployed to the area following a distress call reporting a violent confrontation between two rival groups identified as the Nosamu Boys and the Alayabiagba Boys.
The groups were reportedly engaged in a violent dispute over toll collection and were allegedly armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons.
However, during the police intervention, ASP Olajide discharged his firearm, and the bullet struck two young girls who were caught in the incident.
Both victims were immediately rushed to Ajeromi General Hospital for medical attention.
One of the girls was subsequently transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, where she later died from her injuries.
The second victim is currently receiving medical treatment and is said to be in stable condition.
Reacting to the incident, the police command expressed sadness over the death of the young girl and extended its condolences to her family.
The command confirmed that the officer involved had been disarmed and detained, while the investigation had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough and impartial inquiry.
According to the police, the investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and determine the appropriate legal and disciplinary actions.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, also reportedly visited the bereaved family to personally express his condolences and assure them that justice would be served.
“The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, visited the bereaved family in person to express his heartfelt condolences. He assured them that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, justice will be done, and no personnel found culpable will be shielded,” the statement said.
Fatai reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and maintaining professionalism, transparency and accountability in the conduct of its operations.
The police commissioner further assured the family that any officer found culpable in the incident would face appropriate consequences, stressing that no personnel would be protected from accountability.
The command also appealed to members of the public with useful information about the shooting to report to the nearest police station or contact its Public Relations Department.
It assured residents that further updates would be provided as investigations into the incident progress.