An operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad has shot dead a cleaner identified as Francis.
It was reported that the incident happened on Monday(today) 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.
The cops were reported to have fled the scene immediately the incident happened.
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.
It was reported that a resident who witnessed the incident but asked not to be identified confirmed the incident on Monday(today).
The Lagos State police spokesperson, Bala Elkana, said he was in a meeting when contacted.He had yet to respond to a text message seeking his reaction to the killing.