A police officer on duty along Aliade-Awajir road
has shot and killed a motorcyclist, otherwise known
as Okada rider.
has shot and killed a motorcyclist, otherwise known
as Okada rider.
The victim identified as Friday was killed for
interfering while the officer was allegedly arguing
with a fellow Okada rider over N50 bribe.
IDOMA VOICE gathered that the deceased, who
came to the scene to maintain peace, got more
than he bargained for as the officer reportedly got
angry, pulled the trigger and shot him on the
forehead. He died on the spot.
The development sparked violence in the area as
youths of the community have threatened to set the
police station where the officer is attached on fire.
However, Benue State Police PPRO, Moses Yamu
said the command was yet to receive the report.
“We have not gotten the report. I will find out and
get back to you,” he said.
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