The Inspector, alleged to be drunk,
was said to have opened fire on guests at a baby dedication ceremony on
September, killing one of the guests and injuring another.
The guest that was killed has been
identified as Mike, while injured one is Onome Eko aka Chairman.
The shooting occurred at the baby’s
dedication reception, held at No. 15 Ejewor Street by Polokor Market area in
Okumagba Layout, Warri Delta State.
The incident forced the Disc Jockey of
the event to hurriedly pack his instruments and bolted from the venue on the
fateful day. According to eye witnesses, Mike was shot on his chest, while Eko
was shot in his left hand.
The Inspector was alleged to have
shot sporadically into the air while the celebrant was being sprayed with naira
notes by some guests.
Immediately Mike was shot and Eko injured, all the guests scampered for safety and the party came to an abrupt end.
Immediately Mike was shot and Eko injured, all the guests scampered for safety and the party came to an abrupt end.
Mike was rushed to First Rank
Hospital within the area, where the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge
of "B" Division, Warri, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Mr
Anieteh Eyoh and other senior Officers rushed to the hospital to see the
victims. When it was noticed that Mike’s condition was critical, he was
transferred to Syracuse Hospital. He died three hours later. Doctor said he died
over loss of blood.
Eko is currently receiving treatments at the Capital Hill Clinic/Hospital Airport Road Branch, Warri.
Eko's girlfriend who refused to disclose her name told our correspondent that she had not been able to speak with her lover at the hospital.
The celebrant was not at home when our correspondent visited the venue of the reception.
However, a source, who craved anonymity, stated that the celebrant had been arrested by the "B" Division in Warri. There were bloodstains at the scene of the incident. The incident forced occupants in the compound to flee their homes.
The Delta State Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP, Andrew Aniamaka, confirmed the incident, noting that the policeman was under investigation and would soon be tried for unprofessional conduct.
Aniamaka said: “The policeman in question is undergoing investigation. We do not condone such nonsense. He is being tried for professional misconduct and if found guilty, will face the wrath of the law."
Eko is currently receiving treatments at the Capital Hill Clinic/Hospital Airport Road Branch, Warri.
Eko's girlfriend who refused to disclose her name told our correspondent that she had not been able to speak with her lover at the hospital.
The celebrant was not at home when our correspondent visited the venue of the reception.
However, a source, who craved anonymity, stated that the celebrant had been arrested by the "B" Division in Warri. There were bloodstains at the scene of the incident. The incident forced occupants in the compound to flee their homes.
The Delta State Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP, Andrew Aniamaka, confirmed the incident, noting that the policeman was under investigation and would soon be tried for unprofessional conduct.
Aniamaka said: “The policeman in question is undergoing investigation. We do not condone such nonsense. He is being tried for professional misconduct and if found guilty, will face the wrath of the law."
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