Policemen allegedly shoot motorcyclist, drive corpse away in Lagos

There was outrage on Tuesday evening as some yet-to-be-identified policemen reportedly shot a motorcyclist and drove away with the corpse.

The incident was said to have happened at Olayiwola street, social club junction, Abule egba, Lagos at around 6:30 pm.

A source in the area, who spoke with newsmen, disclosed that the policemen drove the corpse away after the incident.

“They (policemen) were stoned by the people to drive them off,” he added.

A video obtained from the scene showed traces of blood on the floor while the people were lamenting as there was still commotion in the area.

When contacted the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that an incident had occurred, saying that he was yet to get the detail of the incident.

“I’m yet to get the detail, I am aware there is a problem, I’m yet to get the detail,” he said.