Policeman Whose Gun Dischärged Accidentally, Kïllïng Two In Ekiti Detained

By Ayodele Oni

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested the Police personnel whose sträy bullëts from his riflë led to the dëath of two youths at an accident scene in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.

The accident, involving a Lexus car and a Jincheng motorcycle, occurred at the Omisanjana area of Ado Ekiti.

Members of the Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) were chasing young men suspected to be internet fraudsters, often referred to as “yahoo boys.” The suspects were driving a Lexus RX car.

Reports indicate that during their attempt to escape, the young men collided with two motorcycle riders.

Further accounts reveal that when some angry youths tried to help the suspects resist arrest by mobbing the police, one officer fired shots that fatally injured two boys.

The victims were rushed to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital but died there. Their bodies have been deposited in the morgue.

The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, Mr Adeniran Akinwale, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer for the command, Sunday Abutu.

The Commissioner disclosed that “The command, upon the receipt of the information, deployed the State Traffic Section to the scene of accident to ensure there was no breakdown of law and order as well as ensure the safety of the victims.

“On getting to the scene, the operatives met resistance as some irate youths disallowed them from performing their lawful duty and insisted on carrying out jungle justice.

“This necessitated a call for re-enforcement to assist the officers on the ground.

“However, in the process, one of the officers accidentally fired a shot that fatally injured two persons.

“The officer responsible for the shooting has been disarmed, arrested and detained and shall be made to face disciplinary action immediately.”

The commissioner stated that the command is already in touch with the families of the two deceased individuals.

He offered his condolences and assured them that a discreet investigation has begun and that justice will be served.