A trigger-happy police officer reportedly shot useless a younger man after a quarrel over a sachet of water at Odo-Afin in Kabba city in Kabba/Bunu Native Authorities Space of Kogi State
It was gathered that the incident which occurred on Saturday, January 22, elicited vast protests within the city, forcing enterprise actions to a standstill.
Offended mob comprising of largely youths of the group invaded the outdated Police barracks and set it ablaze following the killing of the younger man.
In line with an eyewitness, the youth mentioned to be a business bike rider, had allegedly taken a sachet of 'pure water' from the Policeman's automotive to drink with out his permission.
It was learnt that the boy's behaviour angered the policeman and the melee that adopted led the policeman to drag his set off in opposition to the sufferer and killed him immediately.
In a swift response, the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Egbuka, said that the knowledge from the Space Commander of the Police within the space was totally different from the claims being unfold.
CP Egbuka added that the Policeman had tried to defend himself from the sufferer, promising to analyze the matter additional and get the true place of issues.
Whereas confirming the killing, the CP mentioned the true state of affairs might solely be recognized after the investigation.
In the meantime, a group of Cellular Policemen and males of the Nigerian Military have been deployed to Kabba city.
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