A police corporal, Obagi Njok, who allegedly shot a businessman, Emmanuel Okocha dead on Friday for refusing to offer him a bribe has been arrested.
Residents of the Abiriba community in the Ohafia Local Government Area, alleged that officers from the Rapid Response Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, shot Okocha dead along MCC Abayi-Aba because he refused to bribe them.
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, in a statement said Corporal Njok who fired the shot, was attached to the Abayi Police Division.
According to Chinaka: “The officer has been apprehended, and necessary disciplinary procedures have been initiated.
“Appropriate disciplinary actions and sanctions will be effected soonest, and he will face the full course of appropriate administrative and legal consequences.
“In this regard, representatives of the bereaved family and stakeholders will be carried along as the proceedings progress.
“The Abia State Police Command states that the incident is unfortunate and regrettable. The command uses this medium to publicly commiserate with the deceased’s family, friends, and well-wishers.
“The Abia State Police Command remains steadfast in upholding professionalism and the rule of law.
“We unequivocally condemn any act of misconduct, unprofessionalism, and indiscipline among our officers”.
