A policeman has been accused of killing a man, simply identified as Sefiu, during a football match in Bariga, Lagos.
The Punch reports that the incident occurred around
The policeman, who was one of the politician’s escorts to the venue, previously had an altercation with some of the spectators.
Residents of Toriola Street, where the incident was said to have occurred, alleged that the policeman was drunk when he shot at Sefiu.
An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity according to The Punch, said the policeman fled the scene afterward.
“A politician hosted a football competition and he promised to give N60,000 to the winning team. The final match was on Sunday and it was played on the street. There was an altercation between one of the politician’s escorts and some guys who came to watch the match.
“The match ended around 6 p.m. At that point, the policeman was already drunk and as soon as he sighted Sefiu, he tried attacking him. While Sefiu was trying to get away, the policeman shot at him and ran away,” the eyewitness said.
Another resident of the area, who simply identified himself as Wasiu, said Sefiu was immediately rushed to the hospital by some good Samaritans, adding that some policemen also tried to save him.
Lagos police spokesperson, Chike Oti, said, “Judging by the way the victim was dumped, we believe that it is a case of murder and investigation is ongoing. You cannot shoot somebody on the football field and not expect a riot.”
