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FG Reacts To The Killing Of Kolade Johnson By SARS Officer

Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its deep sadness over the killing of Kolade Johnson by operatives of the Nigerian police force.

On Twitter, the presidency condoled with the family of the victim.

Stated below;

Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kolade Johnson, a victim of the March 31 fatal shooting in Lagos. @PoliceNG have assured that the Team suspected of involvement in the shooting have been apprehended & are undergoing disciplinary procedure. Updates will be provided,” the tweet read.

FG Reacts To The Killing Of Kolade Johnson By SARS Officer

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Kolade Johnson was alleged to have been shot by a member of a police team, while he was watching a Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in Lagos on Sunday.

Kolade’s death has sparked widespread criticism, with a renewed call on the Federal Government to end the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) unit of the police.

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