Policeman guns down driver over refusal to give N100 bribe

A police officer with the Otuocha Area Command in Anambra East Local Government Area, Anambra State, has reportedly shot and killed a male commercial bus driver following an alleged dispute over a N100 bribe.

Witnesses said the officer fired at the driver during a confrontation over the bribe request at a checkpoint in the area.

The incident took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, according to an eyewitness, a fellow commercial driver identified only as Kamtochukwu.

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“The young man was shot dead during an altercation between him and the police officers over the payment of a N100 bribe. During the argument, one of the police officers quickly pulled the trigger and shot him dead,” Kamtochukwu told reporters.

He added, “The young man was also a commercial vehicle operator, and his vehicle was just ahead of mine in the queue a few metres from the checkpoint. We were waiting in the queue at the checkpoint when we suddenly heard the sound of a gunshot.”

The shooting led to panic and agitation among local youths, who reportedly attempted to confront the officers before they left the scene.

In response to the incident, Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed that the officer involved has been disarmed and taken into custody for further investigation and disciplinary measures.

“The police officer involved has been identified. He has been disarmed and detained for further investigations and internal disciplinary procedures,” Ikenga stated.

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