Lagos CP visits family as police detain ASP over girl’s death
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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.
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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. Covered by 1 publications. The Sun Nigeria: Lagos CP visits family as police detain ASP over girl’s death.
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- The Sun Nigeria Nigeria 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. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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