Lagos Police Confirm No Fatalities Among Officers in Recent Confrontation

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The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed claims that two police officers, including the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ilemba-Hausa Division, were killed in a clash at Iyana Ojo.

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The clarification followed videos circulating on social media suggesting the officers were killed while attending peace talks that escalated.

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The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, described the reports as false and misleading in a post on her X handle @AbimbolaShotayo on Tuesday.

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Adebisi stated that no police officers were harmed and no civilian casualties were recorded.

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“Police operatives responded promptly to the situation, and normalcy has since been restored.

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“Officers continue to maintain a visible presence in the area to ensure sustained peace,” she said.

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She clarified that the videos circulating online were unrelated to the incident and should not be regarded as accurate evidence.

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Adebisi urged members of the public to verify information from official, credible sources before sharing, and to rely on the command’s established communication channels for updates.

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The spokesperson reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order while cautioning against the spread of false information that could create unnecessary panic.

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