Youths protest alleged killing of UNIPORT graduate by police
Some youths have staged a protest in the Agip/Ada George axis of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State over the alleged killing of a University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) graduate, identified as Anthony Obodo, by the police. Residents of the area told Daily Trust on Friday that the police personnel on duty at Agip […]
A group of youths protested in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State over the alleged killing of a University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo, by the police. According to residents, the deceased was waiting for his NYSC call-up letter when he was allegedly shot by police officers at Agip junction/Ada George. The incident reportedly occurred when the police demanded money from the driver, who claimed he had no funds and denied being chased by the police.
One of the passengers, a POS operator, was also injured when a stray bullet hit her. The driver, Anthony Obodo, was confirmed dead at Palmas Hospital. The youths demanded the arrest and prosecution of the officer responsible for the fatal shot. The deceased's father, Princewill Obodo, expressed anger over the incident, stating that his son was a legitimate transport business owner. Police authorities have yet to comment on the matter.
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