A police officer identified as Inspector Collins Wilson reportedly killed three people in an attempt to cover up a theft committed by his girlfriend, identified only as Esther.
The incident occurred on Monday, August 26th, when Esther was accused of stealing a phone from a tricycle driver who was transporting her.
According to eyewitnesses, the theft was discovered when the stolen phone rang in her possession, leading to a confrontation between Esther and bystanders. As the situation escalated, Esther called her boyfriend, Inspector Wilson, for help.
When Inspector Wilson arrived, in a desperate attempt to protect Esther and conceal her crime, he drew his service weapon, ordered her to stand behind him, and opened fire at close range, killing two people instantly.
One of the victims was the tricycle driver, while the other was a bystander trying to mediate the situation.
A third victim, the motorcyclist who brought Inspector Wilson to the scene, was critically injured. He was initially taken to Garki Hospital but was reportedly turned away. He later died at the National Hospital, where he could not receive proper care due to a doctors’ strike.
After the shooting, Inspector Wilson commandeered another tricycle and fled with Esther. He later abandoned the tricycle and switched to a motorcycle to avoid detection. However, the motorcyclist who transported Wilson back to his post was able to guide outraged residents to his location.
Residents quickly mobilized and apprehended Inspector Wilson and Esther at the estate where he was stationed. The officer and his girlfriend were later handed over to the police.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident, but on Tuesday, residents reportedly brought two of the victims’ bodies to the police command, demanding justice.
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