![[UPDATED] Many Feared Dead As Policemen, Protesters Clash In Sagamu [VIDEO]](https://odunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Protest-1.jpg "[UPDATED] Many Feared Dead As Policemen, Protesters Clash In Sagamu [VIDEO]")
Residents of Sagamu area of Ogun state took to the streets to protest against the alleged killing of a footballer in the area by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the state.
A resident told odunews.com that nine persons have been killed as a result of the protest.
Videos have also been shared on social media showing some persons who were shot during the protest.
Police killing youth in sagamu. Happening now. Rip to the innocent soul pic.twitter.com/I2NZDbqvS1
— Sun form the West© (@Sodieque) February 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/Dam_dam9/status/1231907295627501569
Odunews.com reports that Tiamiyu Kazeem, who was the Assistant Captain of Remo Stars Football Club was allegedly killed by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in Sagamu on Saturday.
Although the Police claimed that the young footballer was hit by a car after trying to escape, residents and eye-witness say other wise.
Odunews.com gathered that residents numbering over a thousand stormed out at about 8:00 am calling for SARS officials to vacate Sagamu area.
The Akarigbo of Remo land and former Ogun state Governor, Gbenga Daniels were also sighted in the video received by odunews.com
See video below:
Submit press release, news tips to us: tips@odunews.com | Follow us @ODUNewsNG
