Just In : CP orders arrest, detention of Police officers allegedly for shooting Vigilante Commander

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of the policemen who purportedly shot a Vigilante Commander and two members of the Idjerhe Kingdom’s vigilante group.

The detained officers were alleged to have stormed Jesse town, the traditional headquarters of Idjerhe Kingdom, on the 30th of January, 2024, and shot the vigilante commander, Mr Freeborn Ofeshohwo alias Cornerstone and two other members identified as Friday Johnson and Enor Young.

Following public outcry, the state commissioner of police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, on Friday condemned the shooting of the vigilante members, disclosing that the cops had been identified and detained for their involvement in the incident.

CP Olufemi, in a statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe, assured the people of Idjerhe Kingdom that the incident would be thoroughly investigated.

He assured the djerhe Kingdom, particularly families of the injured victims, that the command under his watch would ensure justice in the incident.

The statement titled, “Re-Protest, Anger As Policemen Shoot Idjerhe Kingdom Vigilante Leaders And Two Others: CP Abaniwonda Olufemi Condemns The Act, Orders The Detention Of The Officers Involved, And SCID To Commence A Full-Scale Investigation” was released on Friday.

“The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police State Criminal Investigation Department to commence a full-scale investigation into the incident, and the officers involved have been identified and detained, while an internal disciplinary action has been initiated.

“The CP wishes to reiterate that it’s not in the character of the Command to trample on the rights of citizens, assault, or use their rifles without recourse to Force Order 237.