The Nigerian Police Force has reacted to the viral video in
circulation on the various social media platforms regarding the alleged
shooting to death of a commercial motorcycle rider "Okada man" by a
policeman in Ore, Ondo State.
FACTS OF THE CASE
On 4th September, 2016 at about 6:00pm along Odigbo-Omifon
road within Ore Division in Ondo State, Inspr. Anthony Nwadike who led a police
patrol team on nipping point along the said road allegedly shot and killed one
commercial motorcycle rider (names withheld) following an altercation. The said
Inspector has since been arrested and his service riffle recovered. Case is
under investigation.
The Orderly-Room trial (Departmental Court) of this arrested
Inspector is expected to be concluded today Tuesday, 6th September, 2016 so as
to pave way for his criminal prosecution for Murder in the law court within the
next 48hrs.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command has since
opened a direct line of communication /contact with the families of the victim
and the community. The Ondo State Police Command is also providing necessary palliative
to concerned relatives and persons at this period.
Ag. IGP Ibrahim Idris led Nigeria Police Force would ensure
timely delivery of justice in this case.
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