CRIME

Policeman Kills 3 In FCT To Cover Up Girlfriend Who Allegedly Stole Phone From Keke Rider

A policeman identified as Inspector Collins Wilson has reportedly killed three individuals in an attempt to cover up a theft committed by his girlfriend, known only as Esther.

The incident occurred on Monday, August 26th, when Esther was accused of stealing a phone from a tricycle driver who had been transporting her.

Eyewitnesses report that the theft became apparent when the stolen phone rang in her possession, prompting a confrontation between Esther and bystanders. As tensions escalated, Esther called her boyfriend, Inspector Wilson, to the scene.

Upon his arrival, Inspector Wilson, in a desperate bid to protect Esther and conceal her crime, drew his service weapon and ordered her to stand behind him. He then opened fire at close range, killing two individuals on the spot.

One of the victims was the tricycle driver who was transporting Esther, while the other was a bystander who was attempting to mediate the situation.

Sponsored

A third victim, the motorcyclist who had brought Inspector Wilson to the scene, was critically injured, and initially taken to Garki Hospital but was reportedly rejected. He later succumbed to his injuries at the National Hospital were he could not get proper attention as the doctors are said to be on strike.

After the shooting, Inspector Wilson commandeered another tricycle and fled the scene with Esther. He later abandoned the tricycle and switched to a motorcycle to evade detection. However, the motorcyclist who transported Wilson back to his post was able to direct outraged residents to his location.

Residents swiftly mobilized and apprehended Inspector Wilson and Esther at the estate where he was stationed. The vicious was cop and his girlfriend were later handed over to the police.

Authorities of the Force have yet to release an official statement on the incident, but residents on Tuesday are said to have brought two of the victims’ bodies to the police command, demanding justice.

SPONSORED
Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

Recent Posts

EFCC Operatives Surround Kogi Govt Lodge In Search Of Yahaya Bello

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, laid siege at the Kogi Government…

3 hours ago

Former Sokoto Governor Donates N1bn To Fill Gap Created By His Tenure

The former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa on Wednesday donated N1 billion as…

6 hours ago

Spyro Performs As LP Holds Grand Finale Rally Ahead Of Edo Guber

Afrobeat singer, Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, showed up on Wednesday with a performance…

7 hours ago

Abia New Commissioner Of Police Assumes Duty (Video)

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Isa has assumed duty…

9 hours ago

Climate Change: Deputy Speaker Kalu Makes Case For Borno, Zamfara Flood Victims At AU Parliament

Nigeria has strongly advocated the payment of taxes by multinationals and billionaires globally to support…

10 hours ago

FG Unveils Advanced SCADA Technology For National Grid

The federal government will unveil an advanced supervisory control and data acquisition system designed to…

11 hours ago