By Davies Iheamnachor
PORT HARCOURT— An Inspector of Police recognized as Victor Okus, has shot two of his colleagues, following an altercation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Though the reason for the capturing continues to be sketchy, it was gathered that the policemen hooked up to 17 Police Cellular Drive, PMF, had been on particular obligation at Intels, Onne earlier than the incident occurred.
It was discovered that the suspect, Okus, was shortly arrested and is at present in Police custody.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the state Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the event described it as unhappy.
Iringe-Koko famous that the incident occurred on Sunday, including that one of many officers died on the spot whereas the opposite was hospitalised.
He stated: “The Rivers State Police Command is deeply saddened to report a tragic and distressing incident that occurred on January 18, 2026, ensuing within the lack of a devoted Police Officer, Inspector Ibrahim Sani.
“The suspect, Inspector Okus, a colleague and fellow officer hooked up to 17 PMF, however on particular obligation at Intels, Onne, has been arrested and is at present in Police custody.
“In accordance with the Unit Commander (U/C) 14 PMF, Turaki Hassan’s accounts and preliminary investigations, the tragic incident occurred about 1320hrs at Subsequent Money and Carry Supermart, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, the place Inspector Sani ‘m’ and Inspector Daniel Dauda ‘m’ all hooked up to 14 PMF, Yola, had been on joint guard obligation with army personnel.
“Inspector Okus allegedly shot his colleagues on the top and neck areas. The injured officers had been promptly rushed to Nopsam Hospital for Medical therapy, the place Inspector Sani succumbed to his accidents, whereas Inspector Dauda continues to be receiving medical therapy. The corpse has been deposited on the Navy Hospital Mortuary, Port-Harcourt for preservation and post-mortem.”
Nevertheless, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has ordered a full scale investigation into the event, including that the suspect would face Orderly Room Trial and later, then be charged to court docket.
Iringe-Koko quoted the CP as urging policemen to be skilled in dealing with their firearms, and prolonged condolences to the household of the sufferer.
She stated: “The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Adepoju, has directed a complete and clear investigation into the incident, making certain that the circumstances surrounding this reprehensible act are completely examined.
“The suspect will face an Orderly Room Trial and subsequently cost to court docket for prosecution, assuring that justice can be served.
“The CP additional suggested officers that dealing with of firearms whereas on obligation is a critical duty and never a routine job, however it’s essential to prioritise your security and the protection of others in order to forestall potential tragedies.”
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