Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the identities of police officers involved in the killing of one of the #EndSARS protesters in Area C, Surulere, Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-olu disclosed This via his verified twitter handle on Thursday 15th October 2020.
Sanwo-Olu named two inspectors and two sergeants as being involved in the incident, he stated that they are currently going through ordeal trial. these officers are; Inspector Bagou Michael, Inspector Ekpoudom Etop, – Sergent Nnamdi Madura, and Sergent Akinyemi Benson.
The officers involved fired at protesters, and a stray bullet hit 55-year-old Ikechukwu Iloamauzor who died on the spot on Monday.
The governor said, “Also, to mention that Lagos state is taking the issue of police misconduct very seriously, earlier this week, we all recall the incident that happened at the Area C command in Surulere.
“All the four erring officers whose name I will also mention have also been apprehended and are going through an orderly trial. They are Inspector Bagou Michael, Inspector Ekpoudom Etop, – Sergent Nnamdi Madura, and Sergent Akinyemi Benson.
“We have also set up a panel to look into all cases of police brutality and fatality and have set up a N200m compensation fund. I will make all announcements shortly. Once again, I apologise to any protester that has faced brutality during any of the protests days.”
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