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Delta CP Orders Arrest Of Policeman Who Shot Man Dead In Asaba
By Daniel Dafe
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of late Mr. Onyeka Ibe, who was reportedly shot dead on Wednesday at about 930a.m. by an Inspector of Police, Inspr. Ebri Ubi, while on stop and search duty along Ugbolu-Illah Road, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State.
A statememt by the police spokesman in the state added that “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.”
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The statement continued: “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,” just as he 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.
Adding: “The following dedicated phone lines are available to the public to reach the command, as a quick response contact for any complaint or distress situation.
0915 557 0008
0915 557 0007
Command control room via 0803 668 4974.”
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