By Austin Ogwuda
A trigger-happy Police Inspector has been arrested for shooting a civilian at a check point located at Ekrerhavwe Junction, Agbarho, Ughelli north local government area of the Delta State, Nigeria.
Spokesman of the Delta State Police command, Bright Edafe a deputy Superintendent of Police DSP in a statement assured the members of the public especially the victim’s family that there would be no cover up.
According to him, “Following the shooting of one Lucky (surname unknown) by a Police Inspector on 5/12/2023 at Ekrerhavwe Junction, Agbarho, while on stop and search duty, the Commissioner of Police, on receipt of the sad news, immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer.
“He also directed that the officer be immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba for a thorough and speedy investigation.
“CP Wale Abass commiserates the injured victim, wishing him a speedy recovery and also noted that the Force, being a disciplined organization, will not condone such cruel action by any member of the Force.
“He assured that the offending officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures including criminal prosecution.
“He appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that justice will not just be done but will be seen to have been done”, the statement added.
