A yet-to-be-identified police officer who allegedly shot a motorist in a viral video has been arrested and detained, says Delta State Police Command.
DSP Bright Edafe, the Delta Police Public Relations Officer, made this disclosure in a post on his official X handle.
The DSP in the post, expressed disappointment over the unprofessional conduct of the officer.
It was gathered that the erring officer who was on a stop and search on the East-West Road, Ughelli town, opened fire on the victim after an argument.
According to the trending video, the motorist whose identity is yet to be known, was shot in the leg and stomach.
Sharing the video on his X page, the PPRO said, the “Nigeria Police Force does not and will never tolerate unprofessional conduct from any personnel.
“On this premise, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass ordered the immediate detention of the erring Police Inspector.
“The injured victim is being treated. Meanwhile, the CP urges members of the public to remain calm, as he guarantees justice,” he said.