Press Release

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni has paid a visit to 12-year-old Amina Alege who was allegedly hit by a teargas canister fired by officers of Dopemu Division while responding to public disturbance by students of Abibat Mogaji Millenium Secondary School Iloro and Iloro Junior Grammar School Iloro both in Dopemu on Friday, February 9, 2024. 

Meanwhile, CP Fayoade has ordered a detailed investigation into the incident, outcome of which will be made available to members of the public. 

The Lagos State Police Command assures the general public that the investigation will be comprehensive and no attempt whatsoever will be made at a cover-up; while equally assuring that any police officer found culpable in the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the law. 

SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra 
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER 
LAGOS STATE COMMAND
IKEJA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024.