A Police Inspector has been arrested for allegedly shooting a motorist at Ekrerhavwe Junction in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
It was gathered that the Inspector was arrested after shooting the victim identified as Lucky while on stop-and-search duty in the area.
Confirming the incident via his X account on Tuesday, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Wale Abass, on receipt of the shooting, immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer.
Abass also directed that the Inspector, whose name was not disclosed, be immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Asaba, the Delta State capital, for an investigation.
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The police commissioner also appealed to the people of the state to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that justice will be served.
Edafe stated: “The Nigeria Police Force does not and will never tolerate unprofessional conduct from any personnel.
“On this premise, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, ordered the immediate detention of the erring Police Inspector. The injured victim is being treated.
“Meanwhile, The CP urges members of the public to remain calm, as he guarantees Justice.”
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