Two unidentified drivers allegedly struck two police officers conducting stop-and-search duties in the Oshodi area of Lagos State.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Friday at the 7/8 Bus Stop in Oshodi.
A source revealed that the police officers were attacked by the drivers of a Toyota Camry and a Lexus 350, and their vehicle registration details remain unknown.
The officers had attempted to flag down the vehicles for a routine stop-and-search.
As quoted by Punch, the source said: “But immediately they sighted the police, they increased the speed at which they were moving and knocked down two policemen, Inspector Alabi Kayode and Inspector Edukpe Oronya.”
According to the report, Inspector Kayode suffered significant injuries to his head and left hand.
Additionally, it was mentioned that the second officer, Oronya, was run over by two vehicles.
It was revealed that the two unidentified drivers tried to seize the officers’ rifles after hitting them.
Fortunately, the prompt response of their colleagues prevented the daring drivers from stealing the firearms.
Meanwhile, the Lagos police command is yet to react to the incident.
