10 arrested for allegedly killing policeman

Ten suspected killers of one Sgt. Collins Isiabo at Ifako-Ijaye area of Lagos State have been arrested by officers of the state police command.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal, confirmed the arrest to newsmen yesterday.

NAN reports that on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, a police patrol team was attacked by a mob at College Road, Ifako Ijaiye in Ogba, Lagos State.

During the attack, Sgt. Isiabo with service No. 260326 was attacked and killed while the police patrol vehicle conveying the team was also vandalised by the mob.

Edgal said the incident was shocking to the command because it had a good working relationship with the community.

“One of the suspects revealed to the police during interrogation that they were members of the ‘Aiye’ cult. Investigation also revealed that the suspects were returning from where they had gone to bury a member whom they thought had been killed by the police and decided to attack the patrol team.

“However, their member had died when he sighted the police and tried to escape. He missed his step and fatally injured himself,” he said.

The CP added that investigation into the case was ongoing with a view to arresting other suspects still at large. He said several people have used the platforms to seek redress and got justice. (NAN)