The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed one of its inspectors, Jonathan Kampani, for the alleged murder of a businessman, Jelili Bakare, in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The PUNCH had reported that Bakare was shot dead by Kampani because he demanded to know why the policeman wanted to search him. 3100/LS/ SPM/vol.2/321 dated 16/4/2021, for prosecution as advised by the Department of Public Prosecution of the Lagos State. “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, had ordered for the arrest and immediately orderly room trial of the inspector after the incident. “The Police boss however reiterated his zero tolerance for professional misconducts and inappropriate behaviours among police personnel in the state.”

Source: Punch April 25, 2021 17:37 UTC