Men from the Anambra state police command have arrested police officers on patrol who are allegedly responsible for the death of a 24-year-old man named Ebuka.
The incident happened on Wednesday, September 4, along the Onitsha/Owerri road.
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu shared the story online. He said the officers went into hiding after the shooting. Ebuka was taken to the hospital but died. His body was then taken to the morgue.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner for Police in Anambra state, CP Nnaghe Itam, ordered the arrest of the patrol team members.
A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said a police corporal was among the officers involved.
Ikenga said the CP has ordered the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Awka.
He also asked people to stay calm and promised that the police will investigate the case thoroughly to ensure justice is served.
