SARS operative reportedly kills innocent man in Lagos

Zubairu Muazu Lagos Police CP
Lagos police commissioner, Zubairu Muazu

An operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has reportedly shot dead a male cleaner identified as Francis in Ilupeju area of Lagos.

The operative was said to have killed the cleaner on Monday when shots were fired at a group of hemp smokers on Ajisegiri Street.

The officers reportedly fled the scene immediately.

A photo of the incident posted on social media by a witness showed a bucket containing brooms, a parker, and brush which are tools of the deceased, beside his remains.

Police have not made an official statement on the matter.