Inebriated Police Officer Kills Civilian Over ‘Iphone’

A police sergeant in Port-Harcourt  has shot dead a civilian following an argument between the two.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that he incident happened at Elelenwo Divisional Police Headquarters on Friday night.

The police officer, who was said to be drunk, shot the victim, identified as Abiodun Jimoh, after an argument ensued over check-point bribery demands and  confiscation of the deceased Apple iPhone.

The iPhone belonging to the victim was said to be the bone of contention when the office opened fire and shot him in cold blood.

The police confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the officer shot the victim without any provocation.

The police statement did not immediately identify the officer involved, but said he had been taken into custody over the murder.

“The sad incident happened at the station, where the sergeant, without justification, shot the victim, Abiodun Jimoh, who was immediately rushed to the hospital but later died. His remains have been deposited in the mortuary,” police spokesman Nnamdi Omoni said in a statement Sunday afternoon.

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“The incident is being investigated and the outcome will be communicated to the public. Meanwhile the Police Sergeant who carried out the dastardly act is in custody for debriefing and psychological evaluation,” Mr. Nnamdi added. “His orderly room trial will commence in earnest, for possible arraignment.”

The victim’s family could not be reached for comments, but a brother of the victim told Vanguard that they were both arrested on their way home.