A police inspector is receiving treatment for serious facial injuries after he was allegedly shot by a fellow officer following an altercation at the Iju Police Division in Lagos State.
Drivetvnews gathered that the incident reportedly occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Sunday after Inspector Aminu Nuhu completed his night station guard duty and began handing over to Police Constable Lateef Afeez, who had resumed for the morning shift.
According to an internal police signal, an argument between the two officers escalated, with the inspector allegedly throwing stones at the constable during the confrontation.
The constable allegedly responded by firing a riot gun issued to him for guard duty at close range, leaving the inspector with severe injuries to his mouth and right cheek.
The injured officer was initially taken to the General Hospital, Ifako, before being referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, for specialised medical treatment.
Police authorities have arrested and disarmed Constable Afeez, who is currently in detention. The case is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, for a comprehensive investigation.
The police said further updates would be provided as investigations continue.
