Violent protesters in Lagos state have attacked and injured policemen attached to the Oshodi Tapa Police post formerly used by SARS as a satellite office.

This was made known to CEO Africa in a statement by Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Lagos State Command.

The statement said that the policemen, who scampered for safety, sustained various degrees of injuries and one by name Ellah Michael was fatally injured and receiving treatment in the Police Hospital.

Part of the statement reads; “the protesters intentionally went to besiege the police formation which was being used by SARS operatives before the disbandment and since been taken over by the operatives of Adeniji Adele Division in compliance with the IGP’s directive and closure of all SARS offices including satellite offices across the state”.

The CP strongly condemned the attacks on Police, saying that they have been “calm and professional in handling protests across the state.”

Odumosu further appealed to the protesters to be organised and avoid actions that can trigger crises in the state.