Fatal Police Shooting in Lagos Protest Leaves 3 Dead, Many Injured

Three people are feared dead and several injured in a police shooting incident in Lagos, which occurred during a protest in the Elemoro area of Lekki. Eyewitnesses reported that the police initially used tear gas to disperse protesters, but the situation escalated when live ammunition was fired into the crowd.

The Lagos State police command confirmed the incident, stating that six officers encountered an irate mob during routine patrol, leading to the use of firearms. The swift response from the police restored normalcy in the affected community, with injured individuals receiving medical attention.