Tension erupted in Ibeju-Lekki on Friday, August 29, as residents staged a mass protest over the alleged killing of an unarmed man by police officers, sparking renewed outrage over police conduct.
The incident reportedly occurred in Onosa community on Thursday night, leaving two others critically injured and hospitalised.
By Friday morning, hundreds of angry youths and residents took to the streets, blocking major roads and disrupting traffic in protest. Videos from the scene showed crowds chanting, marching, and piling tyres on the roads, while police officers tried to maintain order. In one clip, the victim’s body was seen inside a car.
“The protest was against the police in Ibeju-Lekki after the killing of an unarmed citizen. It happened at Onosa,” a resident confirmed. Another eyewitness added, “Two people are in the hospital now.”
Community members accused the police of using excessive force and demanded justice, calling for the officers involved to be prosecuted.
In response, the Nigerian Police Force released a statement urging calm, confirming that the injured are receiving treatment and that an investigation has begun. Lagos State Police later announced that normalcy had been restored in the area, adding that the officers allegedly involved in the shooting are now in custody
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