The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, Anthony Obodo, along Ada George in Port Harcourt last Thursday.
Also, the command said a member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting of the victim, has been declared a deserter.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this while parading the three officers before newsmen in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Recall that a police team reportedly flagged down Anthony Obodo at the Ada George axis of Agip junction in Port Harcourt last Thursday, even as one of them identified as Corporal Alfred Louis fired three shots in Anthony’s direction on allegations that he refused to stop, leading to his death.
Adepoju said the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial, adding that following the conclusion of an investigation and the establishment of the ‘culpability’ of the officers involved.
CP Adepoju stated, “I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo ‘Male ‘, a student, following a police pursuit and unfortunate shooting incident, as well as the arrest of suspected members of a one-chance robbery syndicate operating within Port Harcourt and its environs.
“Let me state clearly that the Rivers State Police Command places a high premium on professionalism, accountability, respect for human rights and the protection of lives and property.
