An inspector serving with the Rivers State Police Command, identified as Maxwell Zubu, has reportedly taken his own life in Port Harcourt.
The tragic incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday around the Eagle Island area of the city. Zubu was reportedly assigned as a security aide to a former Chairman of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
As at press time, full details surrounding the circumstances of his death remained unclear.
However, findings by our correspondent indicate that the matter has been officially reported at the Eagle Island police post, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Azikiwe Police Division in Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt.
A police officer who spoke on condition of anonymity revealed that officers from the Azikiwe Division had visited the scene as part of initial investigative steps.
When reached for confirmation, the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, affirmed the incident but withheld specific details.
She noted that a comprehensive investigation had been launched to uncover both the immediate and underlying causes of the incident.
“Yes, I can confirm it happened, but an investigation is underway. Once we conclude our findings, we will make them public,” she said.
Iringe-Koko also disclosed that the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Port Harcourt for further examination.