Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested and detained some of its officers over the death of a motorcyclist identified as Nwanchor Uwaezuruike.

The police disclosed that due to alleged “unprofessional” conduct of some officers on patrol on 27th day of January 2026 in the state, Uwaezuruike met his untimely death.

Briefing Journalists in Abakaliki on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officier, Joshua Ukandu called on the public to remain calm as the officers involved have been taken into custody and would be made to face full weight of the law, if found guilty.

Ukandu disclosed that comprehensive investigation had commenced into the fatal shooting incident that occurred on 27, January 2026 at about 10:30 pm around Hariz Filling Station axis of Abakaliki to unravel both the remote and immediate causes of the incident.

According to Ukandu, “Preliminary reports indicate that operatives of the Command attached to the Central Police Station, Abakaliki, while on routine patrol around the Spera-in-Deo Flyover, responded to a distress call when one of the officers unprofessionally shot in the air.

“Regrettably, the bullet struck a motorcycle rider who has been identified as Nwanchor Uwaezuruike ‘m’. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention but was later confirmed dead. Following the incident, the officers involved have been taken into custody.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (DC, SCID) to carry out a thorough, impartial and professional investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The Commissioner of Police has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them, as well as the general public, that justice will be served.

“The Command reiterates its commitment to transparency, accountability and professionalism and will keep the public informed as further developments emerge from the investigation.”