One dead, two injured on Sunday, as a police inspector, whose identity has not been disclosed, opened fire near Atakpa Police Station along Watt Market Road.
Two individuals who sustained injuries are said to be currently receiving medical treatment.
Eyewitnesses reported that the inspector had just returned from duty but refused to surrender his rifle, exhibiting unusual and erratic behavior.
As his colleagues attempted to disarm him, he suddenly started shooting indiscriminately.
Confirming the incident, the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo, revealed that the officer had been taken into custody, and security measures had been reinforced to prevent any escalation of tension.
“That’s where we are right now, we are on the ground, trying to ensure the area remains calm,” Ugbo stated.
Providing further details, she explained, “The report we received is that the said inspector had returned from duty. Normally, policemen work through the night and are required to surrender their rifles at the station. However, he suddenly began behaving irrationally and speaking incoherently.
“He was supposed to surrender his rifle, log out, and leave the station, but instead, he started acting strangely, and officers around tried to calm him down.
“Then, he just took the rifle and began shooting sporadically. That was how the bullets hit three persons, one has been confirmed dead, while two others are receiving treatment.
“We had to contain the situation because the youths in the area attempted to burn down the police station. However, we have restored calm, and even the AIG is here.”
In response to the chaos, the police command has temporarily sealed off the area while investigations into the tragic event continue.
