Extra judicial killing: Delta CP orders arrest of Officer who shot and killed civilian at Illah

By Jon Egie

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has ordered the arrest of the police inspector who shot and killed a civilian while on Stop and Search duty along Ugbolu-Illah Road in Oshimili North LGA, yesterday.

The Commissioner of Police has also condoled with members of family of the deceased assuring that justice will be served.

A statement issued by the Command’s PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe conveyed the CP’s condolences and appeal to the deceased family and members of the public for calm and law abiding while justice is being served to the offender.

“The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, psc+, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of late Mr. Onyeka Ibe, who was reportedly shot dead on the 5/4/2023 at about 0930 hours by an Inspector of Police, one Inspr. Ebri Ubi, while on Stop and Search duty along Ugbolu-Illah Road, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State.

“The Commissioner of Police on receipt of the sad news immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer and directed his transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba where he has further ordered for a thorough and speedy investigation.

“The CP noted that for the Force, being a disciplined organization, will not condone such cruel action by any member of the Force assuring that the offending Officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures, including criminal prosecution.

“He therefore appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law abiding, assuring them justice will not just be done but will be seen to have been done.

“The following dedicated phone lines are available to the public to reach the Command, as a quick response contact for any complaint or distress situation.

0915 557 0008

0915 557 0007

Command control room via 0803 668 4974”