Policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Command at Adekunle, Yaba have escaped death by whiskers as mobs under the disguise of the End SARS protest launched a fearsome attack on them.
The incident occurred on Monday morning, October 19th, 2020 in Yaba area of Lagos State.
However, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, SP Olumiwa Adejobi; “The ninety seven (97) policemen, who were being conveyed to their various beats on routine relief duties across the state, came across the violent protesters who started shouting “No Police, No Police”, and stoned them.”
“After the attacks, nineteen (19) of the policemen were critically injured while 4 police vehicles were damaged.”
“The policemen, who scampered for safety, were eventually rescued and rushed to the Police Clinic at Panti, Yaba, for medical attention.”
Meanwhile, Lagos State Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, has condemned the attack and urged officers and men of the command to remain calm while they continue to manage the situation professionally, as usual in the state.
He also appealed to community leaders, parents and guardians, traditional rulers and religious leaders, to caution the youths against violence and any act that is capable of aggravating tension in the state as such will be counterproductive.
See the video of the onslaught below….