Sunday Ehigiator
In a well-recognized story of one other incident of police brutality, the household of late Patrick Anosikwa, who was allegedly stabbed by a police officer recognized as Inspector Taofeek at Skymall Buying Mall within the Ajah space of Lagos State on April 20, 2024, are at present searching for justice to take its course over the homicide of their son.
In response to studies, the heartbreaking occasion occurred at Skymall Grocery store within the Sangotedo space of Ajah, Lagos State, the place Inspector Taofeek, allegedly embroiled in an undisclosed dispute, fatally stabbed Patrick and fled the scene.
Following the heinous act, Inspector Taofeek was apprehended and is at present in custody as confirmed by the Lagos State Police Command. Nevertheless, not a lot has been heard from the police because the information of the arrest got here in on April 21.
The demise of Patrick has since sparked one other outrage among the many public, thereby reigniting the discourse on police brutality in Nigeria.
This newest tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the unresolved problem that prompted the EndSARS protests throughout the nation. Regardless of earlier requires reform, the current homicide of an harmless man, allegedly by the police, and the next loud silence from the Nigerian Police, underscores the deep-rooted brutality entrenched within the Nigerian Police Power.
In response to the tragedy, the household of the deceased, and different well-meaning Nigerians are demanding a swift investigation into the matter, and the immediate prosecution of the indicted officer.