Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - A police inspector attached to a multinational logistics firm in Onne, Rivers State, has been detained after he accidentally shot two colleagues, killing one.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at
Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt when the shooter identified as Inspector Victor
Okus, allegedly mishandled his firearms while the inside a vehicle with the
officers, Inspector Ibrahim Sani and Inspector Daniel Dauda, both attached to
14 PMF, Yola.
The accidental discharge struck both officers on the head
and neck regions.
The injured officers were immediately rushed to Nopsam
Hospital for medical attention, where Inspector Sani succumbed to his
injuries. The spokesperson of the command, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, who
confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday said the suspect will face an
Orderly Room Trial and subsequently be charged to court for prosecution.
According to Iringe-Koko, the State Commissioner of
Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed a comprehensive and
transparent investigation into the incident.
“The Rivers State Police Command is deeply saddened to
report a tragic and distressing incident that occurred on Sunday, January 18,
2026, resulting in the loss of a dedicated Police Officer, Inspector Ibrahim
Sani ‘m’,” the statement read.
"The suspect, Inspector Victor Okus, a colleague and
fellow Officer attached to 17 PMF, but on special duty at Intels, Onne, has
been arrested and is currently in Police custody.
"According to the Unit Commander (U/C) 14 PMF, DSP
Turaki Hassan's accounts and preliminary investigations, the tragic incident
occurred at about 1320hrs at Next Cash and Carry Supermart, Trans-Amadi, Port
Harcourt, where Inspector Ibrahim Sani 'm' and Inspector Daniel Dauda 'm' all
attached to 14 PMF, Yola, were on joint guard duty with military personnel.
"Inspector Okus allegedly shot his colleagues, on the
head and neck regions. The injured Officers were promptly rushed to Nopsam
Hospital for Medical treatment, where Inspector Sani succumbed to his injuries,
while Inspector Dauda is still receiving medical treatment. The corpse has been
deposited at the Military Hospital Mortuary, Port-Harcourt for preservation and
autopsy.
"The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga
A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has directed a comprehensive and transparent
investigation into the incident, ensuring that the circumstances surrounding
this reprehensible act are thoroughly examined.
"The suspect will face an Orderly Room Trial and
subsequently charge to court for prosecution, assuring that justice will be
served.
"The CP further advised Officers that handling of
firearms while on duty is a serious responsibility and not a routine task, but
it is crucial to prioritize your safety and the safety of others so as to
prevent potential tragedies.
“The Rivers State Police Command extends its heartfelt
condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, and friends of Inspector Sani
and further reaffirming the Command's commitment to upholding the highest
standards of professionalism and accountability within the force.”
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