Friday, January 30, 2026 - The Ebonyi State Police Command has detained its officers for allegedly shooting and k!lling a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki.
The fatal shooting occurred on 27 January, 2026 at about
10:30 pm around Hariz Filling Station along the ever-busy Abakaliki- Enugu
highway.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, who
disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said it has commenced a comprehensive
investigation into the incident.
According to the PPRO, preliminary reports indicate that
operatives of the Command attached to the Central Police Station, Abakaliki,
were on routine patrol around the Spera-in-Deo Flyover when they responded to a
distress call.
During the operation, one of the officers reportedly fired a
shot unprofessionally into the air.
Regrettably, the bullet struck a motorcycle rider identified
as Nwanchor Uwaezuruike.
He was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical
attention, but was later confirmed d3ad.
Following the incident, the officers involved were taken
into custody.
The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, has
directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal
Investigation Department (DC, SCID) to carry out a thorough, impartial and
professional investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the
incident.
The Commissioner of Police expressed heartfelt condolences
to the family of the deceased and assured them, as well as the general public,
that justice would be served.
The Command reiterated its commitment to transparency,
accountability and professionalism, adding that it would keep the public
informed as further developments emerge from the investigation.
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