A yet-to-be named policeman who went berserk around 5am on Sunday, following a disagreement with other members of his team, suddenly opened fire at Onikan, in Lagos state killing many of his Colleagues.
Its alleged the officer reportedly went berserk following a disagreement with other members of his team.
The trigger happy cop hijacked their operational vehicle after shooting his colleagues and drove straight to Akoka in Yaba where he attempted to access a compound but couldn’t.
According to sources, the building had a metallic door and the policeman said to be attached to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) allegedly opened sporadic fire on the property to gain access.
Residents said they were frightened and took cover not knowing what was happening since it was after 5am.
It was gathered that no fewer than 30 bullet holes were counted in an apartment, corridor and ceiling of the premises.
It was learnt that the shooter, who was spotted in black outfit and rode in a white escort van with siren, might have become frustrated after his vehicle stock in a ditch when he made to escape.
Sources said distress calls were made to the Bariga Police Division and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) deployed operatives to the scene to restrain the shooter.
From short videos obtained from residents, the trigger happy cop was screaming incoherent, a development suggestive of a possible mental illness.
He was heard alleging that some persons wanted to corrupt him and that he should be allowed to go home in the name of Jesus.
At the time of this report, police spokesman Bala Elkana said that the command was investigating the matter to understand what truly happened, adding that a statement would be released soon.
