A Corporal with the Nigerian Police, who shot and killed a woman in Lagos, on Wednesday will be arraigned on Friday 18th of September.
Confirming this to newsmen on Thursday, Mr Fatai Owoseni, the State Police Commissioner, said the Corporal attached to Isheri Oshun Police Division in Lagos has been arrested and was already undergoing disciplinary action.
He explained that the incident happened on Wednesday, that the corporal allegedly opened fire on the victim, while she was riding home alongside her husband and four children, in a tricycle, otherwise called “Keke Marwa’’.
The shot killed the woman on the spot, while the husband, children and the rider sustained bullet wounds.
“As I speak with you, the corporal had been arrested and undergoing necessary disciplinary action according to the rule in the force.
“He will be charged to court on Friday for murder. This will serve as deterrent to others.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the station had been queried for violating the Inspector-General of Police directive that no police team should use unregistered vehicle for police operation.
“The team leader of the operation that led to the killing will also face disciplinary action for not directing his men well,’’ he said.
