The Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS who allegedly killed Kolade Johnson, on Sunday has been arrested.

Confirming this in a press statement , the Command’s spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, said the shooting was done by a team of policemen from Anti Cultism unit.

Kolade was reportedly shot to death  by FSARS operatives during a raid at a  football viewing centre in his residential area at No.1 Beco Street, Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus Stop.

Nationallight gathered that the team were there to arrest one of the boys of a major music producer who was wearing dreadlocks.  

Unfortunately, one of the Police operatives allegedly shot Kolade from behind while he was watching football in an attempt to disperse a crowd which had gathered during the raid.

The news of his death angered many in the area and they blocked Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway  protesting the shooting .

According to DSP Bala, “On 31/03/2019 at about 5.05pm, the Command received a distress call that Lagos- Abeokuta Express Way has been blocked by some angry youths who were protesting the shooting of one Kolade Johnson m of No.1 Beco street, Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus Stop by a team of Policemen from Anti Cultism unit.”

“Members of the team suspected to be involved in the shooting have since been arrested and are currently in Police custody undergoing interrogation.

“They will be subjected to internal disciplinary procedures, and may be prosecuted in conventional court if implicated by ongoing investigation.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu, calls for calm, assuring that justice will prevail in this case.

“The CP also condoles with the family, friends and well wishers of Kolade Johnson,” he said.

The spokesman said the CP has promised to initiate far-reaching reforms to help in re-positioning the Anti Cultism Squad for effective service delivery, particularly in areas of respect for Human Rights and proficiency in the use of firearms.

“Members of the public who have complaints on the activities of Anti-Cultism Squad or any of our Police teams should call the following numbers 08063299264, 08065154338 and 08060357795,” he added.