The Digest:
A crisis erupted in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, after residents staged a mass protest over the killing of an unarmed man, allegedly by police officers. The incident, which also left two others critically injured, has sparked renewed outrage and is a stark reminder of Police Brutality.
Key Points:
- A protest erupted in Ibeju-Lekki over the killing of an unarmed man.
- Residents accuse police officers of being responsible for the killing.
- The incident occurred in the Onosa community.
- Two other people were critically injured and hospitalized.
- Hundreds of angry residents blocked major roads in protest.
- The Lagos State Police Force has confirmed the arrest of the officers involved.
- The police say an investigation into the matter has begun.
The protest in Ibeju-Lekki highlights the issue of Police Brutality in Nigeria. While the police have urged calm and confirmed that the officers involved have been arrested, the incident has reignited public anger over law enforcement conduct.
Sources: Sahara Reporters
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