- DSP Sunday Abutu, the spokesperson for the Ekiti State Police Command, confirmed that a discreet investigation has begun
Two young men were fatally shot by a police officer in Ekiti State.
Witnesses reported that the incident took place around 10 pm on Tuesday in the Omisanjana Area of Ado Ekiti.
According to reports, an accident had occurred in the area, leading some angry youths to try to mob the driver and set the vehicle on fire.
The police were called to defuse the situation, but the youths remained defiant when the officers arrived.
DSP Sunday Abutu, the spokesperson for the Ekiti State Police Command, confirmed that a discreet investigation has begun.
Abutu, in a statement, said: “The Command, upon the receipt of the information, deployed the State Traffic Section to the scene to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order as well as ensuring the safety of the victims.
“On getting to the scene, the operatives met resistance as some irate youths disallowed them from performing their lawful duty and insisted on carrying out jungle justice. This necessitated a call for reinforcement to assist the officers on the ground. However, in the process, one of the officers accidentally fired a shot that fatally injured two persons.”
He added, “The officer responsible for the shooting has been disarmed, arrested, and detained and shall be made to face disciplinary action immediately.”
While the Command is already in touch with the families of the deceased, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, condoled with the families and assured them that a discreet investigation has commenced and justice shall prevail.
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