August 29, 2026
The Police Command in Rivers says it has detained some officers over the alleged shooting and killing of a commercial driver in Port Harcourt.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on Friday.
Agabe said the incident occurred on Thursday after an altercation between the driver, identified as Anthony Obodo, and a police officer.
According to her, the altercation degenerated into a scuffle, during which one of the officers allegedly fired a shot.
