AZ.:5200/EBS/PPRO/VOL.9/7

20th November, 2024

*EBONYI STATE POLICE COMMAND.*

*PRESS RELEASE*

EBONYI COMMAND ARRESTS POLICE OFFICER AND INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN UGWUACHARA INCIDENT.
…..AS CP ANTHONIA UCHE-ANYA, FDC ASSURES DILIGENT INVESTIGATION INTO THE INCIDENT.

In response to the rising incidents of motorcycle theft and snatching in Abakaliki, officers from the command were conducting a routine patrol on the old Enugu-Abakaliki road near the Ugwuachara area when they stopped an individual riding a motorcycle to request the motorcycle’s particulars.

The individual claimed to be a soldier but was unable to provide identification. As the officers attempted to arrest him for this reason, he resisted and began to grapple with one of the officer’s rifles. This struggle resulted in an accidental discharge of ammunition, which tragically resulted in the death of one man and injuries to three others.

Read the news https://newsmaxng.com/2024/11/20/breaking-four-civilians-reportedly-shot-in-ugwuachara-abakaliki-ebonyi-state-photo-video/

Both the police officer and the individual involved in this incident are currently in custody. The police command extends its condolences to the family of the deceased.
Furthermore, we assure the public that a thorough investigation will be carried out, and any person found culpable will face the full extent of the law.

*DSP JOSHUA UKANDU*
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
EBONYI STATE POLICE COMMAND.
ABAKALIKI.