Policeman shoots motorist dead in Rivers, colleagues arrested
A policeman attached to the Rivers State Police Command, Alfred Louis, has allegedly shot and killed a motorist simply identified as Anthony Obodo at the Agip-Ada George Junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred at about 5pm on Thursday when Louis, who was with his colleagues, allegedly shot at Read More:…
On Thursday afternoon in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, a police officer named Alfred Louis allegedly shot and killed a motorist named Anthony Obodo. The incident occurred at the Agip-Ada George Junction around 5pm. According to witnesses, Louis and his colleagues stopped the motorist, but Obodo refused to stop. The police then chased the vehicle, and Louis allegedly fired three shots, one of which struck the driver in the back and pierced his chest.
The vehicle lost control, crashed into three people, causing serious injuries. An eyewitness said the police attempted to chase the vehicle before shooting, and Louis continued to shoot sporadically into the air while attempting to escape. He was eventually held by some youths. The spokesman for the state police command confirmed the incident and stated that the officers involved, including Louis, had been arrested and would face disciplinary action.
The officers are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department. The police command condemned the action as unprofessional and promised to take strict disciplinary actions.
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