Police officer k!lled after being run over during a stop and search in Lagos

A 20-year-old driver, Olumide Olusola, has allegedly k!lled a police Sergeant, Johnson Okediji, during a stop-and-search duty along Olugbede Street, Egbeda, Lagos.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, disclosed that the sad incident occurred on Saturday, 26th September 2026.

While briefing journalists about the activities of the Command in the month of September, CP Fatai said police officers had signalled a Lexus ES 350,with number plate FKJ 223 KX, driven by Olumide Olusola,.to stop.

He explained that the driver initially stopped but suddenly sped off as Sergeant Okediji approached the driver’s side.

The police boss added that the suspect knocked down Sergeant Okediji and dragged him underneath the vehicle for several metres despite repeated attempts by police officers and passers-by to stop him.

He said the driver was eventually chased and arrested. However in the process,the officer sustained multiple fractures and serious injuries to the head.

CP Fatai said he was taken to a nearby hospital and subsequently referred to LASUTH, where he was unfortunately pronounced de@d on arrival.

“His remains have been deposited at Mainland Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the vehicle has been recovered to the station.”

In a brief interview with journalists during his parade, the driver said the brake of the vehicle failed and all attempts to stop it also failed.

“I did not k!ll the policeman intentionally, it was due to the vehicle’s brake failure,” he said