AWKA (Sundiata Post) – A police operative attached to the Otuocha Area Command in the Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State has shot and killed a youth from the area.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that the youth had a disagreement with the policemen at a checkpoint when one of them quickly pulled the trigger and shot him dead.
A source from Aguleri in the Anambra East Local Government Area said the police squad involved was led by one Onyebuchi.
The incident occurred on Saturday and has greatly unsettled the area, as youths protested the actions of the police.
It was, however, not clear what argument led to the killing of the youth, but police authorities confirmed the incident.
When contacted, the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the command is aware of the situation and has taken control.
He said: “The police officer involved has been identified as Inspector Sani Suleiman.
“He has been disarmed and detained for further investigations and internal disciplinary procedures.” (Sunday Tribune)
