Three Hospitalised After Rivers Cop Goes On Shooting Spree
Three persons are in critical condition after a policeman attached to a supermarket along Ada George Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, opened fire on them. It was learnt that the policeman was angry at the attitude of the commercial tricycle drivers operating in the area. The victims were a commercial tricycle rider, a passerby and a trader. They were said to be receiving treatment at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Speaking on the incident, the Chairman, Rumuokuta, Ada George branch, Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria, said the union would liaise with the affected persons to get justice for them. He added that he got information that a policeman attached to a supermarket in the area shot three persons.
The spokesman for the state Police Command, confirmed the incident, noting that two cops linked with the shooting had been detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department. The Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation into the matter.”