Police Shooting in Lagos: No Charges Against Officers

On August 27, 2025, six traders were shot dead in Lagos State during a police operation related to a land dispute involving property claimed by a family from Nasarawa State. The police officers involved were initially arrested and dismissed from service following an investigation ordered by Moshood Olohundar Jimoh, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police.

However, on March 3, 2026, Babajid Martin, the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, concluded there was no prima facie case against the officers, citing self-defense and a lack of forensic evidence. This decision sparked outrage, as it was seen as an attempt to shield the police from accountability.

Femi Falana, a prominent lawyer, criticized the DPP's decision and vowed to pursue justice for the victims. The families of the deceased expressed their grief and frustration, urging the government not to let their loved ones' deaths be in vain.