A Delta State police inspector has been arrested after reportedly shooting a motorist at Ekrerhavwe Junction in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area.
The Delta State Police Command detained the unnamed inspector a day after the unfortunate killing of the victim, Lucky, while on stop-and-search duty.
Bright Edafe, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said that the Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Wale Abass on receipt of the sad news, immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer.
Abass also directed that the officer be immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Asaba for a thorough and speedy investigation.
“CP Wale Abass commiserates the injured victim, wishing him a speedy recovery. He also noted that the Force, being a disciplined organization, will not condone such cruel action by any member of the Force,” Edafe stated.
The Commissioner of Police has also assured that the offending officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures including criminal prosecution.
Abass also 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.
Operative of the Nigeria Police Force on stop and check along east west road Ughelli, has allegedly open fire on a boy, with bullet hitting his leg and abdomen….. @Brightgoldenboy no go see this one…….???……una no go check the wolfs wey una give uniform and gun ? pic.twitter.com/K9RRQ3SNWt
— GLOFAME® (@GlofameConcepts) December 5, 2023
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… https://t.co/XkjYxmDleo pic.twitter.com/oDIhZY3XbU
— DSP Bright Edafe PPRO DELTA STATE (@Brightgoldenboy) December 5, 2023