Officer Arrested, Disarmed as Police Launch Investigation Into Iju Division Shooting Incident
A police inspector attached to the Iju Division in Lagos State sustained serious gunshot injuries after an altercation with a fellow officer allegedly escalated into a shooting incident.
According to an internal police incident report, the incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on July 12, 2026, after Inspector Aminu Nuhu, who had just completed night station guard duty, reportedly engaged in an altercation with Police Constable Lateef Afeez, who had resumed for morning station guard duty.
The report alleged that the disagreement turned violent after the inspector reportedly stoned the constable, who allegedly retaliated by firing a riot gun assigned to him for duty at close range toward the inspector’s face.
The inspector reportedly sustained grievous injuries to his mouth and right cheek and was initially taken to the General Hospital, Ifako, before being referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, for further treatment.
The police report stated that the constable has been arrested, disarmed and placed in custody.
The case is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, for a discreet investigation.
Police authorities said further developments would be communicated after the conclusion of preliminary investigations.
