A police officer in Yenagoa was
inadvertently shot and killed by a fellow policeman during a gun duel between
the police and suspected cultists on Christmas day.
An eyewitness who preferred
anonymity, disclosed on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Christmas day at
Obele Area of Ovom in Yenagoa, leaving residents in apprehension.
According to the eyewitness,
trouble started when a misunderstanding among the feasting cultists degenerated
to a fight within the cult group, resulting to gunshots which eventually
attracted a police patrol team to the area.
The Police Command Spokesman, DSP
Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, said the killing was shocking.
“Yes, the incident was between
cultists but as the police went to find out what was going on, the cultists
started shooting and one of the policemen mistakenly shot an officer.
“Though, we are yet to get the
full details because some of our men, who were at the scene, are supposed to
brief us over the matter.
“Nevertheless, the Police are
intensifying efforts to ensure a crime-free environment for people in Bayelsa
this period of Christmas celebration; we deployed over 4,000 personnel for
patrol.
“We adopted some strategies like
‘Cordon and Search’; I must tell you, our men and women are fully on operations
to safeguard lives and property,” Butswat said.
The spokesman urged the residents
to continue with their lawful endeavours and support the police by providing
timely and credible information on criminal activities.
“I also urge them to continue to
enjoy the Christmas celebration and steer clear of every criminal activity,” he
said.
An armed robbery suspect had also
on December 22, killed his fellow robber at a robbery operation around Azikoro
village, Yenagoa and eventually turned himself in at Azikoro Police Station.
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