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According to State Police spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, the conflict began when the Air Force officers intercepted the police vehicle at a checkpoint and demanded that the suspect be released.
The police officers, who had apprehended the suspect during a routine operation, refused to comply, resulting in an unprovoked attack by the Air Force personnel.
Bright condemned the incident, calling it “unfortunate,” and assured the public that it was being handled.
He further emphasized the longstanding cordial relationship between the Delta State Police and the Nigerian Air Force, noting that both parties were working together to resolve the issue.
“The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, and the Air Force authorities are looking into the incident,” he said in a post on X.com. “Measures are being put in place to ensure that such a shameful event does not happen again.”
“The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, and the Air Force authorities are looking into the incident,” he said in a post on X.com.
“Measures are being put in place to ensure that such a shameful event does not happen again.”
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As of now, it remains unclear whether any disciplinary actions will be taken against those involved in the altercation.
The situation has drawn attention to the potential tensions between security forces in the region, with authorities promising to address the matter swiftly.
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