The Nigerian Police Force, Delta State Command have revealed that as a disciplined organization, it would subject the officer, Inspector Ebri Ubi, who killed the Asaba phone dealer, Onyeka Ibe, over N100. 00 extortion while on stop and search duty along Ugbolu-Illah Road, Oshimili north local government area of Delta State.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, dropped the hint on Wednesday April 5th 2023, while consoling the family, friends and other concerned members of the deceased.
The condolence message made available to newsmen in Asaba, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Edafe Bright, disclosed that the offending Officer would be subjected to internal disciplinary measures, including criminal prosecution.
The police boss who was recently promoted to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of late Mr. Onyeka Ibe, who was reportedly shot dead by the Inspector of Police, Ubi.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police on receipt of the sad news immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer and directed that his transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba where he has further ordered for a thorough and speedy investigation.
He 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.
