CRIME

#JusticeForTina: Policeman Who Shot 16-Year-Old Girl Dead Arrested

Published

5 months ago

on

#JusticeForTina: The Lagos state police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, has confirmed the arrest of a policeman who allegedly shot a 16-year-old girl dead in the Iyana-Oworo area of Lagos state on Wednesday, May 27.

According to reports reaching ABN TV, the trigger-happy policeman was trying to arrest a bus driver for violating the nationwide curfew.

In the process, he allegedly shot the bus conductor dead as well as 16-Year-Old Tina.

Using the hashtag #JusticeForTina, Nigerians took to social media to demand the arrest and prosecution of the erring police officer.

Following the outcry on social media, an investigation was launched.

Bala Elkana, spokesperson of the state police command, this afternoon, announced via his Twitter handle that the erring police officer has been arrested and will be made to face the full weight of the law.

Read Also: Buhari Turning A Blind Eye To Corruption Within His Administration – CDD

”The killer cop is identified, arrested and detained at the Headquarters. He will face the full weight of the law. Justice will surely prevail. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.” Bala tweeted

Watch the heartbreaking video showing the moment residents struggled to save Tina’s life


DISCLAIMER

For publication of your news content, articles, videos or any other news worthy materials, please send to

For Advert and other info, you can call or send a WhatsApp Message to

Related Topics:#JusticeForTrinapoliceman
1 Comment

Trending