By Tony Okafor, Awka A mob on Wednesday set ablaze a police station in Igboukwu in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. ...
By Tony Okafor, Awka
A mob on Wednesday set ablaze a police station in Igboukwu
in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
An eye witness who gave his name as Goddy said the police
station was put on fire around 8am on Wednesday.
He said trouble began when some policemen on duty in the
area killed a commercial motorcyclist on Tuesday night over extortion.
He said, “As I’m talking to you the place is in flames. The
mob, made up of commercial motorcycle operators, are moving to Ekwulobia police
station now to also set the station there ablaze.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed
confirmed the incident.
He said the Commissioner of Police in the state, John Abang,
had ordered the arrest of the officer who killed the commercial motorcyclist
while appealing for calm.
He said,” On Tuesday about 10.30pm, there was an altercation
between police operatives and motorcycle riders over some impounded motorcycles
as a result of the recent restriction on movement of motorcycles beyond 9 pm in
the State.
“The situation degenerated into chaos which led to an
accidental discharge that hit one motorcycle rider and burning of the Igboukwu
police station by irate youth.
“The Commissioner of Police, John Abang, is deeply saddened
by the unfortunate incident and has ordered the detention of the policemen
involved and full-scale investigation into the matter.
“The CP further appealed for calm and assures the public
that justice would be done in the case and the outcome of police investigation
shall be made public in due course.”
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