Tensions flared in the Igbogbele community of Badagry West, Lagos State, after a woman identified as Hunsu Elizabeth was reportedly hit by a stray bullet allegedly fired by an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The incident occurred on Friday, November 8, 2025, and quickly escalated into chaos as angry youths responded by setting the immigration checkpoint ablaze The Punch.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as volatile, with residents rushing to assist the injured woman, who was reportedly hit in the arm. Videos circulating on social media and obtained by PUNCH Metro showed thick flames engulfing the checkpoint, while locals vented their anger at what they called reckless conduct by immigration officers The Punch.
The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. However, local reports suggest that the officers may have been attempting to disperse a crowd or enforce a checkpoint protocol when the firearm discharged. The incident has reignited concerns about use of force by security personnel, especially in densely populated civilian areas.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but the event has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society groups and residents alike. Many are calling for a thorough investigation, accountability for the officers involved, and better training on firearm safety and crowd control.
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in Lagos. Similar cases involving stray bullets have previously led to civil unrest, highlighting a pattern of tension between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.
