Niyi, who was said to have returned from South Africa last week, was reportedly shot dead after an argument ensued between him and the killer cop in front of the hotel – Erico Bellisima Hotels – around 8am on Thursday.
In the wake of Niyi’s death, rampaging youths vandalised the hotel, some shops as well as vehicles parked around the scene of the incident.
Policemen from Area M Command, Idimu; Shasha Police Station, Rapid Response Squad and Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit were on the ground to restore normalcy.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, confirmed the killing.
“Investigation is ongoing. The policeman is in custody,” he added. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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That's the real reason many Nigerians will remain in some danger zone abroad believing that it's even safer than being in Nigeria. He was not killed in SA in spite of all xenophobic, but the xenophobic happened in his home country Nigeria in the hands of people called citizens friends and protector. What a sad situation we find ourselves. Shooting a harmless innocent civilians b/c they do not comply or socum to oppression. Nigerians who have gone abroad are more enlightened and come to know and find Nigerian law enforcement actions to be excessive and unlawful, as Nigeria is one of the most lawless country in the world. We all need to condem this for reorientation of police, customes, soldiers etc
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