According to Vanguard, A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Volks bus stop on Ojo/Iyana-Iba Road, Lagos, where a soldier allegedly stabbed a policeman, Inspector Saka Ganiyu, to death.
The altercation began when a police task force team on traffic enforcement duty stopped an unregistered T4 Volkswagen bus being driven against traffic by a soldier in civilian clothes. An argument escalated when the soldier called for reinforcements from Ojo Cantonment, leading to an attack on the police team by soldiers wielding dangerous weapons. Despite police reinforcements, Inspector Ganiyu was stabbed and later died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).The soldier suspected of the fatal stabbing has been apprehended and is under investigation by military police. The Nigerian Army expressed regret over the incident, vowing to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate disciplinary action to ensure justice. The Army also emphasized its commitment to maintaining discipline and fostering good relations between security agencies and the public.