A young man was reportedly shot by police officers near Oyun Bridge in Ilorin, Kwara State, following an alleged confrontation between the officers and a group of young men believed to be students.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, according to a report by SaharaReporters, which said the confrontation was linked to allegations of extortion involving the police officers.
A video obtained by the publication showed the injured man lying unconscious as police officers carried him and placed him inside a police vehicle shortly after the shooting.
Details surrounding the confrontation remain unclear, including the events that led to the shooting and the identity of the officers involved.
The report said the incident occurred after an altercation between the police officers and a group of young men in the area.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged extortion have not been independently established, and it was not immediately clear from the report whether the police had issued an official response to the allegations.
The incident comes amid continued public concerns over allegations of police misconduct and extortion in different parts of Nigeria.
Further details are expected as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
