Lagos state government confirms killing of teenage girl during #YorubaNation rally in Lagos (Video)

A teenage girl was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired at the Yoruba Nation rally held at Ojota Park, Lagos yesterday, July 3 and today, the Lagos state Government confirmed the sad news.

The 14-year-old Jumoke, said to have been at her shop when a stray bullet hit her and she died.

*PRESS STATEMENT*

Section 15(1) and (9) further enjoins the Coroner to hold an inquest whenever he or she is informed that the death of the deceased person was in a violent, unnatural or suspicious situation or believes an inquest is desirable following the report of a reportable death.

As a government, the security and wellbeing of citizens are of utmost importance to us. The State assures the public that everything will be done to ensure that the cause of death is known. The findings of this investigation will be made public in due course and appropriate sanctions meted out to anyone found culpable.

Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN)
Attorney-General/Honourable Commissioner for Justice

Click link Below to watch clip of the heartbroken mother mourning the loss ;

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ8EHN_I54o/