Tragedy As Police Inspector Opens Fire, Kills One, Injures 2 Others In Calabar, Reason Surface
- Family members have been thrown into mourning after a policeman opened fire on innocent civilians in Calabar, Cross River
- A yet-to-be-identified police inspector killed one person and injured two others on Sunday, March 23, 2025
- The State Police Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo, narrated how the tragic incident occurred while stating that the inspector had been arrested
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Calabar, Cross River state - A yet-to-be-identified police inspector has killed one person and injured two others after opening fire in Calabar, Cross River state capital.
The tragic incident occurred near Atakpa Police Station along Watt Market Road on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
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According to The Punch, the unfortunate incident happened when the inspector who had just returned from duty refused to surrender his rifle.
Eyewitnesses said allegedly began shooting indiscriminately when fellow officers attempted to disarm him.
It was gathered that one person died instantly, while two injured persons are currently receiving medical treatment.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo, disclosed that the officer had been taken into custody.
Ugbo further stated that security measures had been reinforced to prevent further unrest.
“That’s where we are right now, we are on the ground, trying to ensure the area remains calm,”
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The police spokesperson further speaking said:
“The report we received is that the said inspector had returned from duty.
“Normally, policemen work through the night and are required to surrender their rifles at the station.
“However, he suddenly began behaving irrationally and speaking incoherently.
“He was supposed to surrender his rifle, log out, and leave the station, but instead, he started acting strangely, and officers around tried to calm him down.
“Then, he just took the rifle and began shooting sporadically. That was how the bullets hit three persons—one has been confirmed dead, while two others are receiving treatment.”
Ugbo said the police have restored order after the youths in the area attempted to burn down the police station.
Legit.ng also reported that tragedy struck in Niger state as a police officer, under the influence of alcohol, reportedly shot and killed a resident in the state.
The suspect, attached to the Maitumbi Police Station, embarked on a shooting spree, killing the man identified as Sani and attempted to shoot another resident, who managed to escape.
The Niger state commissioner of police, Shuwala Danmamman, has ordered the immediate arrest of the officer.
Policeman ‘shoots’ teenage driver dead at checkpoint
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that policeman allegedly shot and killed 18-year-old Chinedu Abimbor for refusing to stop at a checkpoint in Ekpoma, Esan West LGA in Edo state.
The development has sparked fresh protest among youths in the community, who demanded justice and the release of Abimbor’s brother, who was arrested at the scene of the incident.
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has ordered a full investigation and the immediate withdrawal of the patrol teams linked to the incident.
