Youths in the Egbeda area of Lagos took to the streets to protest against the alleged killing of a commercial bus driver by a policeman at a check point.
Security Alert with Jide gathered that the incident which occurred at Vulcanizer Bus Stop, Egbeda, caused pandemonium as the youths blocked the road.
Sources said the policeman allegedly opened fire on the driver, simply identified as Kazeem, for refusing to stop when ordered to.
They said Other commercial drivers and area boys consequently started protesting the killing and also started harassing policemen around.
Police Public Relations Officer,Frank Mba confirmed the incident, saying an investigation into the killing had already started with a view to ascertaining the truth.
Mba said if the policeman is found guilty, he will be punished accordingly.
Meanwhile, the situation has been brought under control but a policeman was injured during the fracas that ensued and a patrol vehicle was also damaged.
He advised the public against jungle justice, saying that two wrongs never make a right.
No fewer than 25 police patrol vehicles and two Armoured Personnel Carriers had been stationed in the area to check the further break down of law and order.
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