Nigerian Navy apprehends naval rating allegedly involved in stabbing, shooting of medical doctor, Dr Owen Edo-Ojo.

The Nigerian Navy says it has apprehended the naval rating allegedly involved in the stabbing and shooting of a medical doctor, Dr Owen Edo-Ojo.

The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Vaughan, said in a statement that the alleged incident occurred last Saturday at Gbamgbala St., Elegushi, in Lekki area, Lagos.

The commodore pointed out that the Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) WEY, Navy Town, Ojo, had paid a visit to the Edo-Ojo family to empathize and confirm the condition of their son.

Vaughan said that the Navy remained committed to the respect and protection of law abiding citizens.

The commodore assured that appropriate punishment would be meted to any of its personnel that violates extant regul