Tragedy struck Ozoro, the headquarters of Delta State’s Isoko North Local Government Area, when a yet-to-be-named trigger-happy police officer shot and killed a kid who was said to be a 100-level student at the Delta State University of Science and Technology.
Emeka Odogwu, 17, was shot in the head by a trigger-happy police officer on December 6th, 2024, following an incident involving pyrotechnics.
In the midst of the altercation, the police officer corked his rifle and shot the teenager in the head from close range, killing him instantly.
A police source in Ozoro said the Area Commander Ozoro, ACP Zakari Mohammed on hearing the sad news was furious and ordered the arrest and detention of the erring police officer.
The police source however debunked that the victim was a student. “The boy is from Ndokwa but he is not a student of the school. The parents have come to give statements.”
Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Bright Edafe who confirmed the incident said, “Confirmed and the policeman has been identified and detained.”
Another police source told Vanguard on pthe hone that the trigger-happy police officer will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for appropriate action.
The ugly incident was said to heightened tension in the University town with many complaining about the unprofessional attitude of many junior police officers.
A. human rights activist, Victor Ojie decry the incessant killing of civilians in Delta State. According to him, “Earlier, on November 1st, Delta Hawk shot a Nollywood cameraman by name Don Oneopara, causing severe injuries, yet no medical bills were paid.
“Weeks ago, a young Asaba man died from a head injury the police claimed was caused by running into a wall which we all know is arguable. We can bet that by next week, another youth will be killed.” He said.
As at press time, we are yet to confirm if the policeman has been taken to the SCID.
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