The Delta State Police Command has commenced investigation into a viral video where a police operative allegedly shot road user along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta State.
The road user, a man, was killed at a checkpoint by the trigger-happy officer along East-West Road, Ughelli in a video which has now gone viral on social media.
State police boss, CP Wale Abass made the disclosure to The Guardian.
According to Abass, “The policeman already arrested, detained for investigation.”
According to spokesman of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, “The Commissioner of Police, on receipt 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, 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, assuring that the offending officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures including criminal prosecution. “He, therefore, 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.”