Lagos CP visits family as police detain ASP over girl’s death

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a little girl, Omole Taiwo, and the injury of another child after an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Omotayo Olajide, allegedly discharged his firearm in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle.

The incident occurred last Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Preliminary findings showed that the police officer had been deployed to the area following a distress call over a violent clash between two rival groups, the Nosamu Boys and the Alayabiagba Boys, reportedly fighting over toll collection.

The groups were said to have been armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons. During the operation, ASP Olajide allegedly discharged his firearm, with the bullet hitting the two girls.

The victims were immediately rushed to Ajeromi General Hospital for treatment. One of them was later transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, where she subsequently died.

The other girl is receiving medical attention and is said to be in stable condition.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the command was deeply saddened by the loss of the young girl.

“The Command is deeply saddened by the loss of a young and innocent life and shares in the grief of the bereaved family.

“ASP Olajide has been disarmed and detained, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough and impartial investigation.

“The inquiry will establish exactly what happened and determine the appropriate legal and disciplinary action. The Command will keep the public informed of its progress,” she said.

Adebisi disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, had personally visited the bereaved family to express his condolences.