The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a police officer allegedly involved in the shooting that led to the death of a 22-year-old motorist, Anthony Obodo, in Port Harcourt.
The Command, in a statement issued on Friday by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe Kaborlo, said preliminary findings showed that an altercation and subsequent fight occurred between Obodo and the officer on August 27, 2026, during which a gun was fired.
According to the police, the incident led to the death of Obodo and injuries to two other bystanders.
The Command identified the officer as Corporal Alfred Louis and said he was subsequently attacked and assaulted by an angry mob, suffering multiple injuries.
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He said the officer and members of his team had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department for investigation and would face appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the law, subject to the outcome of the investigation.
The Command said: “The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the action is totally condemnable and does not reflect police professionalism. The Command will not relent in taking strict disciplinary action against erring police officers.”
He assured the public that he would not protect any officer who had engaged in unethical conduct capable of bringing the Nigerian Police Force into disrepute.
Obodo is said to be a recent graduate of the University of Port Harcourt.