It was learnt that since the incident occurred in April 2013, the Lagos State Police Command had yet to declare the killer cop wanted.
PUNCH Metro had reported on April 12, 2013, that Korie was driving along Mushin-Isolo Expressway, but on getting to Daleko Bridge, he was accosted by two policemen for allegedly driving against traffic.
The family of the deceased had alleged that the police authorities had made efforts to cover up the crime as indicated in a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide.
Braide had said, "At about 7am, the Area Commander, Area 'D' Mushin, received a distress call that there was a shooting incident around Daleko Bridge, Mushin. Some policemen were immediately dispatched to the area, but on arrival, the gun men had disappeared.
"On enquiry, eyewitnesses clustering around told policemen that the gunmen were in police uniform and had operated in a commercial bus. The victim died on his way to the hospital.
"It was not immediately ascertained whether the gunmen were hired killers in police uniform or real police officers. Meanwhile, some arrests have been made and the suspects are currently being detained at the SARS for interrogation.
"It would be recalled that in recent time, gunmen operating in military and police uniforms have been involved in one violent crime or another and the Lagos State Command is not leaving any stone unturned in dealing decisively with any fake uniformed officer."
However, after fresh investigation, it was learnt that one of the policemen, later identified asCorporal Paul with force number, 355393, was the one who shot the deceased at close range before fleeing.
The matter was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba.
Our correspondent learnt that in the course of investigation, two policemen were arrested and detained at the SCID, but were later released.
A cousin to the deceased, Henry Madu, told PUNCH Metro that the family was depressed over the issue.
Madu said the case was pathetic because even a year after the incident occurred, the police had yet to pay a visit to the family.
He said, "The incident occurred on April 11, 2013. Santos was innocent. He did nothing wrong, but a trigger-happy policeman decided to end his life just like that.
"During investigations, two policemen were arrested. However, after a while, I was invited to the police headquarters in Lagos where the police explained to me that the two policemen arrested were not the prime suspects and would have to be released.
"I found out that one Corporal Paul, with force number 355393, was the killer, but the police has yet to declare him wanted. This is very unprofessional. I want his name and photo gazetted.
"Also, I know no amount of money can bring Santos back, but the police have not deemed it fit to even pay the family a visit. They are just acting like nothing happened."
Braide has yet to respond to a text message sent to her telephone as of press time.
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