{
  "id": 3996352,
  "title": "Three injured as policeman kills driver at checkpoint in Rivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/three-injured-as-policeman-kills-driver-at-checkpoint-in-rivers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T17:16:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/three-injured-as-policeman-kills-driver-at-checkpoint-in-rivers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic incident unfolded at the Agip-Ada George junction in Port Harcourt on Thursday evening, leaving three people injured as a policeman shot and killed a motorist named Anthony. Police sources reported that the officer, who was accompanied by colleagues, fired three shots after claiming that Anthony, driving a private car, refused to stop at the junction. One bullet struck the young man in the back, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. It veered off the road and collided with three individuals, resulting in serious injuries. The chaotic scene drew passers-by and residents who rushed to assist the unconscious driver, who was found covered in blood. An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, stated that the incident occurred around 5pm on Thursday, and the police attempted to chase the vehicle before opening fire. The officer subsequently fired sporadically into the air to evade capture but was confronted by youths who seized his weapon and subdued him. As the situation unfolded, residents gathered at the scene, with a video circulating online capturing the aftermath of the policeman's actions. The spokesperson for the state Police Command, Blessing Agaba, confirmed the incident and stated that an official statement would be released soon.",
  "summary": "It was a tragic scene at the Agip-Ada George junction in Port Harcourt as a trigger-happy policeman shot and killed a motorist simply identified as Anthony on Thursday evening. It was gathered that the yet-to-be-identified policeman, who was with his colleagues, fired three shots after allegedly claiming that Anthony, who was driving a private car, Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Policeman kills Anthony at Agip-Ada George junction checkpoint.",
    "Anthony's car veers off road, colliding with three people.",
    "Officer subdued after youths seize his weapon."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Three injured as policeman kills driver at checkpoint in Rivers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/three-injured-as-policeman-kills-driver-at-checkpoint-in-rivers-3998276",
        "published": "2026-08-28T17:26:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}