At least one person sustained a gunshot wound on Wednesday as some youths, numbering 200, attacked operatives of the Lagos State Police command.
The confrontation was said to have taken place in the Ibeju Lekki area of the state after some policemen made an arrest.
Unfortunately, the mob attacked another set of policemen who were guarding a company after failing to catch up with the police unit that effected the arrest.
Although the suspect(s) arrested remain unidentified, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said that the “youths in the area got wind of this and mobilized to rescue the suspect. They arrived late and missed the policemen.
“On their way back, they sighted two armed policemen guarding a company. The irate youths, numbering over two hundred then decided to descend on the policemen, pelting them with stones and destroying a Lexus SUV within.
“When it became apparent that the mob was hell-bent on lynching the policemen, the policemen justifiably used their firearms. One of the attackers was hit and is currently responding to treatment in the hospital.
“The policemen were able to protect themselves and prevent further wanton destruction. Normalcy has returned to the area. An investigation has commenced arresting other fleeing attackers, after which they will be prosecuted.”
