Samson Folarin An operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad has shot dead a cleaner identified as Francis.
The PUNCH learnt that the incident happened on Monday on Ajisegiri Street, in the Ilupeju area of Lagos State.
The policeman and his team members were reported to have shot at a group of hemp smokers when the victim was killed.
A photo of the incident posted on social media by a witness revealed a bucket containing brooms, a parker, and brush which are tools of the deceased, beside his remains.
The Lagos State police spokesperson, Bala Elkana, said he was in a meeting when contacted by our correspondent.