A police station in Igboukwu, the Aguata local government area of Anambra state,. has been set ablaze by an angry mob after policemen allegedly killed a commercial motorcyclist.
The Punch, citing a witness, reported that the police station
was set on fire by an angry mob including motorcycle operators around 8 am on
Wednesday, December 16.
The source said they carried out the attack after some
policemen on duty in the area killed a commercial motorcyclist on Tuesday night
December 15, over ''extortion.''
He said, “As I’m talking to you the place is in flames. The
mob, made up of commercial motorcycle operators, are moving to Ekwulobia police
station now to also set the station there ablaze.”
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations
Officer, Haruna Mohammed, on Wednesday said the Commissioner of Police in the
state, John Abang, had ordered the arrest of the officer who killed the
commercial motorcyclist while appealing for calm.
He said,” On Tuesday about 10.30pm, there was an altercation
between police operatives and motorcycle riders over some impounded motorcycles
as a result of the recent restriction on movement of motorcycles beyond 9 pm in
the State.
“The situation degenerated into chaos which led to an
accidental discharge that hit one motorcycle rider and burning of the Igboukwu
police station by irate youth.
“The Commissioner of Police, John Abang, is deeply saddened
by the unfortunate incident and has ordered the detention of the policemen
involved and full-scale investigation into the matter.
“The CP further appealed for calm and assures the public that
justice would be done in the case and the outcome of police investigation shall
be made public in due course.”
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