The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has provided details regarding the case of a man who jumped into a canal in the Ayobo area of Lagos state and later died.
In a statement posted on X, Hundeyin wrote: “The police visited the scene and met eyewitnesses on the ground who voluntarily gave their statements regarding the unfortunate incident.
At about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, near Gowon Estate, the young man was a passenger on a motorcycle riding against traffic. When they spotted the police approaching, the rider made a sharp U-turn while the passenger jumped off, crossed the road, and ran through a nearby tipper garage.
People in the garage who saw him running toward the canal while emptying his pockets agitatedly warned him about the canal ahead. He did not stop and unfortunately jumped into the canal. The police officers, startled by his reaction, stopped their vehicle, exited, and went in the direction of the canal. The bystanders informed the police that the young man had jumped into the canal. They waited for a few minutes but did not see him, leading the police to believe he had successfully evaded them....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
The police officers did not speak with him, did not touch him, did not chase him, and did nothing. The young man simply saw them and bolted. May God give his family the fortitude to bear the sad loss. Amen.
Lagosians are assured that @LagosPoliceNG under CP Olanrewaju Ishola, psc+, mnips will not condone any form of unprofessional conduct by its officers.”
