Policeman Shoots His Colleague Dead During a Heated Argument in Abia
During a heated argument in Umuahia, the state capital, an Inspector of Police in Abia state was shot dead by his colleague, also an Inspector.
Both cops were said to be assigned to Abia State House of Assembly member for Isiala Ngwa North State Constituency, Hon. Onwusibe, Ginger
Confirming the incident, the state police command's spokesperson, Geoffrey Ogbonna, said the victim, Inspector Ugwor Samuel, was shot dead by his colleague, Inspector Atule Benedict, both of whom were assigned to Hon. Onwusibe. According to reports, the shooting occurred after an altercation between the two cops over an unspecified issue.
According to a source, following the incident, efforts were made to disarm the assailant police inspector, who came his way as he fled, failed. The source further hinted that the suspect escaped with his AK-47 rifle to an unknown destination, but later handed himself over to the SCID Umuahia, where he is being detained.
The erring officer is now in custody, according to the police spokesperson, and the deceased body has been deposited in the morgue. He stated that the case was being investigated by the state CID Umuahia.
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