The Nigerian Police Force has distanced itself from reports making rounds that a 14-year-old was hit and killed by a stray bullet at the venue of the Yoruba Nation mega rally in Ojota, Lagos, earlier today.
The police debunked this in a press release, saying it was a calculated attempt to create concussion and fears in the minds of the good people of Lagos state, and the country at large.
The statement which was signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police Public Relations Officer of the state read “The Command hereby wishes to debunk the rumour and state categorically that it’s a calculated attempt to create confusion and fears in the minds of the good people of Lagos State and the country at large.
“The Command did not fire a single live bullet at Ojota rally today. The said corpse was found wrapped and abandoned at a distance, far from Ojota venue of the rally, behind MRS Filling Station, inward Maryland, on the other side of the venue, with dried blood stains suggesting that the corpse is not fresh. After a close look at the corpse, a wound suspectedly sustained from a sharp object was seen on it.
“The news is false and mischievous. The Command, therefore, urges the general public to disregard the news and go about their lawful normal daily activities while investigation to unravel the incident will commence immediately. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, therefore commiserates with the family of the found deceased and assures that a thorough investigation will be carried out.
The Command equally warned against the spread of false and unconfirmed information as such could be dangerous and counterproductive.
