The Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Wale Abbas, has ordered the immediate arrest and detention of a police Inspector that shot a civilian only identified as Lucky at a check point on December 5, 2023.
The incident happened at about 1634hours along the Ufhelli/Warri road by Ekrerhavwe Junction near Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement issued by the commands’ image maker, DSP Bright Edafe and made available to Southernvoicenews.com, the police were on a stop and search duty when the sad incident occured. The Commissioner of Police, on receipts 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 SCID, Asaba, for a thorough and speedy investigation.
CP Wale Abass however commiserated the injured victim, wishing him a speedy recovery. He also noted that the Force, being a disciplined organization, will not condoned such cruel action by any member of the Force, assuring 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 of justice in the matter.
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