ASABA (9NEWS NIGERIA) – The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has confirmed the arrest of a police inspector who was apprehended for shooting and injuring a young man during a stop-and-search operation in Delta state.
Reports emerged on Tuesday that a police officer stationed along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta state, allegedly fired a shot at a boy, resulting in injuries to his leg and abdomen.
In response to a tweet by a user named #Glofame on Twitter, who shared news of the officer’s arrest, the Police PRO Bright Edafe confirmed through his Twitter handle that the offending officer had indeed been arrested and is currently in custody.
Edafe tweeted, “The Nigeria Police Force does not and will never tolerate unprofessional conduct from any personnel.
“On this premise, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, ordered the immediate detention of the erring police inspector.
“The injured victim is being treated. Meanwhile, The CP urges members of the public to remain calm, as he guarantees justice.”
The news initially broke when #Glofame, also on Twitter, shared the incident and tweeted, “Operative of the Nigeria Police Force on stop-and-check along East-West Road Ughelli, has allegedly opened fire on a boy, with the bullet hitting his leg and abdomen.@Brightgoldenboy no go see this one. Una no go check the wolfs wey una give uniform and gun.”
Another Twitter user Alhaji tenkobo @UCHMANEMPIRE also shared video of the incident and retweeted “Operative of the Nigeria Police Force on stop & check along east west road Ughelli, has allegedly open fire on a boy, with bullet hitting his leg & abdomen una no go check the wolfs wey una give uniform and gun”
It is crucial to address incidents like these promptly and take appropriate action to ensure that law enforcement personnel adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and accountability. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the safety and well-being of citizens and will not tolerate any misconduct from its officers.
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