Juliana Francis
The Delta State Police Command said Inspector Ebri Ubi, has been arrested and detained for shooting Mr. Onyeka Ibe to death in the state.
The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Ari Muhammed Ali, while expressing heartfelt condolences to the family of late Mr. Onyeka Ibe, who was reportedly shot dead on the 5th of April 2023, at about 9:30 am by Inspector Ebri Ubi, while on Stop and Search duty along Ugbolu-Illah Road, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State.
The State’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bright Edafe, said: “The Commissioner of Police on receipt of the sad news immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the errant police officer and directed that his transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Asaba where he has further ordered for a thorough and speedy investigation.
“The CP noted that for the Force, being a disciplined organization, will not condone such cruel action by any member of the Force assuring that the offending Officer will be subjected to internal disciplinary measures, including criminal prosecution. He, therefore, appealed to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them justice will not just be done but will be seen to have been done.”
