The Commissioner of Police in Delta
State, Zanna Ibrahim, has ordered the immediate arrest, detention and
investigation of four policemen for alleged professional misconduct and murder.
In a press release made available to
newsmen in Asaba yesterday by the command’s Public Relations Officers, DSP
Andrew Aniamaka, disclosed that the CP gave the directive following report that
the affected office shot three persons during a child dedication ceremony in
Warri.
Aniamaka gave the names of the
officers as Inspector Samuel Imana, Inspector Anthony Nwali, Sergeant Anthony
Oniri and Corporal Innocent Ajah, adding that they were attached to Area Commander’s
office, Warri.
He said during the child dedication
ceremony at Edjewo by Poloko Market in the oil rich city, the officers were
“alleged to have engaged in shooting, which resulted in the death of Elvis Ovie
while two others were injured.
About two months ago, the command
dismissed three officers who were caught on illegal duty. The dismissed officers are now
facing trial in court.
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