By Efe Onodjae

The Lagos State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, Anosikwa Patrick, allegedly stabbed by a policeman at the Skymall shopping mall, in Ajah area of Lagos.

The force has given the identity of the officer as Inspector Taofeek. The policeman according to the spokesman of the command, SP Benjamin Hudenyin, in a statement made available to Vanguard, has been arrested.

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According to the statement: “The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Anosikwa Patrick allegedly stabbed by a police officer at the Skymall shopping mall, Ajah on Saturday April 20, 2024.

“The Manager and Chief Security Officer of the mall are already in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation, while the police officer has been identified as Inspr Taofeek, member of visiting 12 PMF squadron to Lagos.

 “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has directed detectives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department to ensure a speedy and diligent investigation towards ensuring that the culprit is brought to book.

“Members of the public shall be kept abreast of the investigation as it progresses”.