A Police Inspector, Samuel Ugor, has been shot dead by his colleague in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
The police officer was said to have been shot dead following an argument.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Godfrey Ogbonna, disclosed that the policemen were attached to the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa South constituency in the state Assembly, Ginger Onwusibe.
Ogbonna said the incident occurred on Saturday, noting that an investigation had commenced into the matter.
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The police spokesperson described the incident as unfortunate and condemnable, adding that the policemen were from SPU Base 15, Anambra State, but attached to the legislator.
He said the erring policeman is in custody, noting that the remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue.
“The case is under investigation by SCID to unravel the circumstances that led to the incident,” Ogbonna added.
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