Investigation Launched After Drunken Policeman Kills Niger State Resident
A Niger State policeman, reportedly drunk, shot and killed a local resident named Sani. The Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation, and the responsible officers are to be held accountable. An eyewitness details the chaotic incident, emphasizing the need for justice.
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, Shuwala Danmamman, has mandated an investigation into a police shooting incident that resulted in the death of a local resident. The incident involved a policeman believed to be intoxicated, prompting Danmamman to instruct the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Maitumbi to identify those involved in this serious offense.
The shooting occurred on a Monday when an officer from the Maitumbi Police Station allegedly shot a resident named Sani in the Angwan-Kaje area of Chanchaga Local Government, reportedly while under the influence of alcohol. Witnesses reported that the officer, whose name has not been disclosed, consumed excessive alcohol before beginning to shoot randomly with his service rifle.
One witness reported that Sani was fatally struck while in the vicinity, and there was a near miss involving another individual, Mai Shayi, who was targeted but managed to escape. The witness described how the officer shot unlawfully, with shell casings found at the scene of the crime.
Wasiu Abiodun, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, confirmed the incident, stating that the police command received reports of the shooting early on Monday morning. Abiodun emphasized that Commissioner Danmamman has ordered a thorough investigation to hold those responsible accountable, and promised public updates regarding any developments.
The incident highlights the urgent need for accountability within police ranks, particularly regarding the conduct of officers under the influence of substances. Commissioner Shuwala Danmamman has acted promptly by directing an investigation into the shooting, emphasizing the importance of justice for the victim and community safety.
Original Source: punchng.com
