The Delta State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the arrest and detention of an officer for allegedly shooting a motorist as seen in a viral video.

The Delta Police spokesperson DSP Bright Edafe in a statement said one Lucky was shot by a Police Inspector on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at about 4:34 pm at Ekrerhavwe Junction, Agbarho while on stop and search duty.

Edafe added that the Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Wale Abass on receipt of the sad news, immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer.

Abass also directed that the officer be immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Asaba for a thorough and speedy investigation.

“CP Wale Abass commiserates the injured victim, wishing him a speedy recovery. He also noted that the Force, being a disciplined organization, will not condone such cruel action by any member of the Force,” Edafe stated.

The Commissioner of Police has also assured that the offending officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures including criminal prosecution.

Abass has, therefore, appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that justice will not just be done but will be seen to have been done.
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