{
  "id": 18688984,
  "title": "Lagos police detain officer for allegedly gunning down one, injuring another in Ajegunle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/lagos-police-detain-officer-for-allegedly-gunning-down-one-injuring",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:42:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/lagos-police-detain-officer-for-allegedly-gunning-down-one-injuring-another-in-ajegunle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of an officer, ASP Omotayo Olajide, in connection with a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a young girl and injury to another, which occurred in the Ajegunle area of Lagos on Thursday. The clash between two rival groups, the Nosamu Boys and Alayabiagba Boys, was reportedly armed with various weapons, including cutlasses. Upon arriving at the scene, ASP Olajide allegedly discharged his firearm, causing bullets to hit two girls. One of the victims has since passed away, while the other is receiving medical care at a stable condition. ASP Olajide is currently in police custody following his disarming. The Lagos State Police Command is deeply saddened by the incident and is committed to a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances and appropriate legal and disciplinary actions.",
  "summary": "The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of its operative, ASP Omotayo Olajide, over the death of a little girl, Omole Taiwo, and the injury of another following a shooting incident in Ajegunle. The incident occurred on Thursday in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle during a violent clash between two rival groups. A […] Lagos police detain officer for allegedly gunning down one, injuring…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/8-year-old-girl-raped-murdered-in-ups-bulandshahr-accused-lures-her",
        "published": "2026-11-07T08:09:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police bullet kills girl, injures another in Lagos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/police-bullet-kills-girl-injures-another-in-lagos",
        "published": "2026-11-07T09:26:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}