By
Ayodeji Dedigbo
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, Monday, announced that internal disciplinary proceedings of the two police officers involved in the death of a 17-year-old teenager has commenced.
Following the death of 17-year-old Tina Ekewe, at Iyana-oworo area of Lagos, the Lagos police command, after investigations ordered the arrest of ASP Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke
“The command has commenced forthwith, internal disciplinary proceedings against the two officers. While the ASP has been served an Official Query in line with the provisions of the Public Service Rules, Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke is undergoing an Orderly-Room trial (in-house ‘court’ trial) at the State Command Provost Office.
“The ASP will be appearing before the Force Disciplinary Board sitting in Abuja and their recommended punishments will be forwarded to the Police Service Commission for approval.” CP Hakeem said.
The CP added that as soon as the internal disciplinary proceedings have been duly exhausted and culpability of the indicted officers established, they will be arraigned in a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution.
17-year-old Tina was killed in Lagos on Tuesday by a trigger-happy policeman.
The police officers shot the unarmed teenager in an attempt to arrest a bus diver who violated curfew in the state.
