One Inspector Imeh Johnson was the officer who allegedly shot and killed Gafaru Buraimoh on the 7th of December, 2022 in Ajah, Lagos State, The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed.
The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin made the disclosure on Monday.
Inspector Johnson is attached to the Ajah Division of the Force.
He explained that the alleged killer cop is in detention at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti in Yaba as the case is being concluded.
Hundeyin added that “The orderly room trial of Inspector Imeh Johnson has been forwarded to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Zone 2, Lagos for final decision”.
While Buraimoh’s body was laid to rest according to Muslim rites a day after the incident, there is a likelihood that it may be exhumed for an autopsy to assist the prosecution team to prove their case.