By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
COMMISSIONER of Police, Delta State Police Command, CP Wale Abass, has ordered the arrest of one inspector for an alleged shooting of one Lucky.
The unnamed police officer had, on December 5, 2023 at about 4:30p.m at Ekrerhavwe Junction, Agbarho, Udu Local Government Area shot the victim during a stop-and-search duty,
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, in a late Tuesday evening statement, said CP Abass, “on receipt of the sad news, immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer.”
According to him, the CP “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 with the injured victim, wishing him a speedy recovery.
“He also noted that the Force, being a disciplined organisation, will not condone such cruel action by any member of the Force, assuring that the offending officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures including criminal prosecution,” Edafe added.
“He, therefore, appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them justice will not just be done but will be seen to have been done.”
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