A grieving mother has taken to social media to express her pain following the death of her young daughter, Omole Taiwo, who was allegedly shot by a police officer in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle, Lagos State.
In an emotional post, the heartbroken woman blamed the police officer over the tragic incident, writing: “Ajeromi Police officer, you did this to my child.”
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident, identifying the officer involved as ASP Omotayo Olajide.
According to the police, the officer has been disarmed and taken into custody, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has commenced an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026, also left another young girl injured. The surviving child is currently receiving medical treatment and is said to be in stable condition.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has visited the bereaved family to offer his condolences and assured them that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and justice served.
The tragic incident has sparked concerns over the safety of residents and the conduct of security personnel.
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