- The Delta state Police Command have arrested and dismissed one Sgt. Habila Samaila
- He was dismissed for professional misconduct and alleged murder of a 32-year-old man
- The sergeant until his dismissal was attached to 33 PMF Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state
Sergeant Habila Samaila has been dismissed by the Delta state Police Command for professional misconduct and alleged murder of a 32-year-old man.
Th mobile police officer allegedly shot dead a 32-year-old man, Mr. Fred Ejovwokoghene-Igueride during a burial ceremony at Emede in Isoko South Council area of Delta state, Punch reports.
The sergeant until his dismissal was attached to 33 PMF Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka, confirmed Samaila’s dismissal.
“Investigation so far revealed that the shooting was done by former Sgt. Habila Samaila of 33 PMF Ado-Ekiti, who was on escort to the community with the Director of Johnnesco (Nig.) Enterprises Ltd.
“It will be recalled that on 19/8/2017, at about 1910hrs, the deceased was reportedly shot by a mobile Policeman at Emede community and was rushed to General Hospital Olomoro where he was confirmed dead,” he said.
Going further, the police expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
“Meanwhile, the Command expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased as it shares in their pains over the unfortunate loss of their loved one due to the careless handling of a weapon by the dismissed sergeant.”
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had reported that an officer of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Delta state was accused of allegedly shooting a man.
NAIJ.com came across a video showing a violent scene between officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and some Nigerian men on social media.
According to the Facebook user, Winney Eric, one of the officers shot a man on his leg after an argument broke out between the officers and the men.
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Wednesday, 30 August 2017