Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested and detained a few of its officers over the dying of a motorcyclist recognized as Nwanchor Uwaezuruike.
The police disclosed that as a result of alleged “unprofessional” conduct of some officers on patrol on twenty seventh day of January 2026 within the state, Uwaezuruike met his premature dying.
Briefing Journalists in Abakaliki on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officier, Joshua Ukandu referred to as on the general public to stay calm because the officers concerned have been taken into custody and could be made to face full weight of the legislation, if discovered responsible.
Ukandu disclosed that complete investigation had commenced into the deadly taking pictures incident that occurred on 27 January 2026 at about 10:30 pm round Hariz Filling Station axis of Abakaliki to unravel each the distant and quick causes of the incident.
Based on Ukandu, “Preliminary stories point out that operatives of the Command connected to the Central Police Station, Abakaliki, whereas on routine patrol across the Spera-in-Deo Flyover, responded to a misery name when one of many officers unprofessionally shot within the air.
“Regrettably, the bullet struck a bike rider who has been recognized as Nwanchor Uwaezuruike ‘m’. He was instantly rushed to the hospital for medical consideration however was later confirmed useless. Following the incident, the officers concerned have been taken into custody.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police accountable for the State Felony Investigation Division (DC, SCID) to hold out an intensive, neutral {and professional} investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The Commissioner of Police has expressed heartfelt condolences to the household of the deceased and guaranteed them, in addition to most people, that justice shall be served.
“The Command reiterates its dedication to transparency, accountability and professionalism and can hold the general public knowledgeable as additional developments emerge from the investigation.”