Investigation Launched into Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting in Niger
The Niger State Police are investigating a shooting incident involving a police officer who allegedly killed a resident while intoxicated. The Commissioner of Police has directed a thorough investigation into the matter to bring the officer to justice. Eyewitnesses reported that the officer had been drinking before the shooting occurred.
The Niger State Police Command is actively investigating an incident involving a police officer who allegedly shot and killed a resident while under the influence of alcohol. The Commissioner of Police, Shuwala Danmamman, has instructed the Divisional Police Officer of Maitumbi to locate the officer responsible for this tragic shooting, which occurred early Monday morning.
Reports indicate that the officer, assigned to the Maitumbi Police Station, had consumed a significant amount of alcohol before indiscriminately discharging his firearm. The tragic event claimed the life of a man named Sani in the Angwan-Kaje area of Chanchaga Local Government Area.
Eyewitness accounts reveal that the officer had also attempted to shoot another individual, known as Mai Shayi, a tea seller who fortunately managed to escape unharmed. One eyewitness remarked, “The officer shot Sani while he was sleeping. He also attempted to shoot Mai Shayi, but he ran away. Bullet shells were found at the scene.”
Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, confirmed the incident and emphasized that a comprehensive investigation has been initiated. He assured the public that the officer would face justice, stating, “The command received the complaint of the alleged shooting, which occurred around 3 am on March 10, 2025, at Angwan-Kaje, Maitumbi, Minna… Further developments and actions taken will be communicated to the public in due course.”
In summary, the Niger State Police Command is investigating a disturbing case involving a drunken police officer who allegedly killed a resident and attempted to shoot another. The police have assured that swift action will be taken, with the Commissioner of Police emphasizing the importance of justice in this matter. The community awaits further developments regarding this incident.
Original Source: punchng.com
