Lagos Police Transfer Case Of ASP Whose Gun Killed Two-Year-Old Girl To SCID

The Lagos State Police Command has transferred the case of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Omotayo Olajide, whose firearm allegedly killed a two-year-old girl and injured another child during a police operation in Ajegunle, to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The incident occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle, Lagos, when the officer reportedly discharged his firearm while responding to a violent confrontation between two rival groups.

Preliminary police findings indicated that Olajide was deployed to the area following a distress call over a clash between the Nosamu Boys and Alayabiagba Boys, allegedly triggered by a disagreement over toll collection.

The rival groups were reportedly armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons when police operatives arrived to restore order.

However, during the intervention, Olajide allegedly fired his weapon, hitting two young girls who were caught in the incident.

The victims were immediately rushed to Ajeromi General Hospital for medical attention. One of the girls was subsequently referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, where she later died from her injuries.

The second victim is currently receiving treatment and is said to be in stable condition.

Following the tragedy, the police command reportedly disarmed and detained Olajide before transferring the matter to the SCID to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation.

The command said the investigation would establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and determine the appropriate legal and disciplinary action against the officer, if found culpable.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, has also visited the bereaved family to express his condolences and assure them that justice would be pursued.

Fatai pledged that the investigation would be conducted professionally and transparently, stressing that no police officer found responsible for the incident would be shielded from accountability.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and ensuring that officers who violate the law face the consequences of their actions.

The police commissioner also appealed to members of the public with credible information about the incident to report to the nearest police station or the command’s Public Relations Department to assist investigators.

The incident has once again drawn attention to concerns surrounding the use of firearms by security personnel during operations in residential communities, particularly where civilians and children may be exposed to danger.

The outcome of the SCID investigation is expected to establish how the shooting occurred and whether the officer complied with the regulations governing the use of firearms during police operations.