An Inspector of Police identified as Victor Okus, has shot two of his colleagues, following an altercation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
It was learned that the suspect, Okus, was quickly arrested and is currently in Police custody.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the state Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the development described it as sad.
Iringe-Koko noted that the incident happened on Sunday, adding that one of the officers died on the spot while the other was hospitalised.
He said: “The Rivers State Police Command is deeply saddened to report a tragic and distressing incident that occurred on January 18, 2026, resulting in the loss of a dedicated Police Officer, Inspector Ibrahim Sani.
“The suspect, Inspector Okus, a colleague and fellow officer attached to 17 PMF, but on special duty at Intels, Onne, has been arrested and is currently in Police custody.
“According to the Unit Commander (U/C) 14 PMF, Turaki Hassan’s accounts and preliminary investigations, the tragic incident occurred about 1320hrs at Next Cash and Carry Supermart, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, where Inspector Sani ‘m’ and Inspector Daniel Dauda ‘m’ all attached to 14 PMF, Yola, were on joint guard duty with military personnel.
