Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigations into the killing
of a police corporal Ado Ayuba, who was lynched by some hoodlums in
Suru Alaba area of the state.
“On the day of the incident, Ayuba and another policeman were dispersing the traders when things went wrong.
“We were told that the traders overpowered the policemen and in an attempt to protect himself and his colleague,
Ayuba opened fire into the crowd and killed a trader
(Mohammed). Ayuba’s colleague immediately fled, leaving him alone with
the hoodlums."
According to police, the victim was beaten to death
by an irate mob for allegedly killing a trader, Mustapha Mohammed, on
July 30, 2013.
