Joseph Mukan, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police says a Police Inspector who shot dead a Keke rider on Thursday at Mgbuchi in Rukpokwu area of Obio-Akpor local government would face dismissal and prosecution.
The Command did not provide the name of trigger-happy inspector.
SP Nnamdi Omoni, the spokesperson of the command said the command “was greeted this morning with the sad and unfortunate incident at Rukpokwu Junction, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Port Harcourt.”
“The incident attracted reaction from the Keke Drivers’ Union but was however immediately contained by our men deployed to the area.
“The Command condemns the dastardly incident and ordered immediate commencement of the Inspector’s Orderly Room Trial, who is currently being tried, will be dismissed and charged to court immediately for murder.
“We equally extend heartfelt condolences of the Inspector-General of Police and the Command to families of the deceased and the Keke Drivers’ Union, as we will do all in our powers to ensure the interest of justice is served in the circumstance.
“We appeal to all aggrieved to maintain restraint and allow the law to take its full course. Affected areas have been stabilized, security beefed up at the Rumuokoro Police Station to forestall any breakdown of Law and Order.
“Accordingly, calm has been restored and business activities resumed, while the situation remains under close monitoring.”
