The Delta State Police Command said Inspector Ebri Ubi has been arrested and detained for shooting to death Onyeka Ibe in the state.
The Command’s Commissioner, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, confirmed the development on Wednesday in Asaba.
Ali expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Ibe, who was reportedly shot dead on April 5, 2023 at about 9:30am by Ubi, while on Stop and Search duty along Ugbolu-Illah Road, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State.
The State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said: “The Commissioner of Police on receipt of the sad news immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer and directed that his transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba where he has further ordered for a thorough and speedy investigation.
“The CP noted that for the Force, being a disciplined organization, will not condone such cruel action by any member of the Force assuring that the offending Officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures, including criminal prosecution.
“He, therefore, appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them justice will not just be done but will be seen to have been done.”