A night of violence in Ajegunle has ended in tragedy after a young girl lost her life during a police intervention aimed at stopping a clash between two rival groups.
The Lagos State Police Command said the incident occurred in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle after officers responded to a distress call involving a confrontation between the Nosamu Boys and Alayabiagba Boys.
The Command said the groups were reportedly armed with dangerous weapons during the clash, forcing police personnel to intervene.
However, during the operation, a firearm discharged by ASP Omotayo Olajide struck two girls who were in the area.
While efforts were made to save their lives, one of the girls later died at LASUTH, leaving her family and community devastated.
The police have since detained the officer involved and transferred the investigation to SCID to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Commissioner of Police visited the bereaved family, offering condolences and assuring them that the investigation would be handled professionally.