The Lagos State Taskforce has vowed to pursue justice for Inspector Saka Ganiyu, who was allegedly killed by a soldier in Ojo while performing his duties.
Taskforce spokesperson Abdulraheem Gbadeyan confirmed the commitment to seek justice in a statement released on Thursday. Reports indicate that Ganiyu was fatally stabbed by soldiers from the Ojo Cantonment Barracks after he attempted to stop a soldier driving against traffic in an unregistered T4 Volkswagen bus.
Following the altercation, the soldier called for backup, leading to an attack on the police officers at the Volks Bus Stop along Ojo Iyana Iba Road. Ganiyu sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Gbadeyan condemned the attack, stating, “This brutal and unwarranted assault on law enforcement officers, who were fulfilling their legal duties, is unacceptable.” He extended condolences to Ganiyu’s family and emphasized that the incident had been escalated to the State Police Command for further investigation.
While the Lagos State Police Command has not received official communication regarding the soldier’s arrest, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army announced it has launched an investigation. They confirmed that the soldier involved has been apprehended and handed over to the Military Police for disciplinary action.
Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, expressed regret over the incident and reiterated the army’s commitment to maintaining professional standards and fostering collaboration with other security agencies.
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