Cop Held Over Kubwa Killing

Police authorities have detained the policeman who shot and killed a Kubwa, Abuja resident, Onyebuchi Anele, on Wednesday night.

Police while on patrol in Kubwa Wednesday night killed the father of one girl at close range with a teargas after a minor incident involving a motorcyclist.

The incident happened close to Haj Estate, where the deceased lived with his wife and daughter.

An eyewitness told LEADERSHIP Weekend: “The deceased, while on his way home, hit an okada man and his passenger and after stopping to ensure that the victims were okay, decided to head home in Haj Estate when the police arrived the scene.”

FCT police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement said yesterday; “In response to the tragic     unprecedented incident that resulted in the untimely demise of Anele of Byazhin Abuja on May 22, 2024, at about 9:45pm, the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, directed the DC Criminal Investigation Department to commence an immediate and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

“While the police officer responsible for the accidental discharge is in custody, the CP expresses profound and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the public at large. He unequivocally condemns the unprofessional and disheartening conduct of the police officer and assures the family and the public of swift justice.”