Lagos AG Refutes Claims of Shielding Owode Onirin Killers

On March 3, 2026, Lagos State Attorney General Lawal Pedro addressed claims of the state shielding suspects linked to the August 27, 2025, incident in Owode Onirin, where six traders were killed. Pedro stated that no prima facie case had been established against the suspects based on the materials provided by the Lagos State Police Command.

He noted that the police had failed to submit critical evidence, including post-mortem and ballistic reports, within the requested timeframe. The Attorney General explained that the investigation revealed no direct link between the suspects and the deaths, as there were no eyewitness accounts confirming police involvement.

Despite the gravity of the case, the Ministry of Justice decided not to prosecute due to insufficient evidence, emphasizing that any future emergence of new evidence would prompt immediate action. Pedro reaffirmed the government's commitment to the rule of law and fair prosecution, rejecting any claims of misconduct or suppression of facts by the police.