An Inspector of Police, Victor Okus, attached to the 17PMF, has shot and killed his colleague, Inspector Ibrahim Sani, in Rivers State.

The Rivers State Police command, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the development, describing it as tragic and distressing

Iringe-Koko said in the statement that the incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, adding that the suspect also injured another colleague, identified as Inspector Daniel Dauda.

Describing the dead victim as a dedicated officer, the statement said the suspect, Okus, who was on special duty at Intels, Onne, had been arrested and was in police custody.

According to the Unit Commander (U/C) 14 PMF, DSP Turaki Hassan’s accounts and preliminary investigations, the tragic incident occurred at about 1320hrs at Next Cash and Carry Supermart, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, where Inspector Ibrahim Sani and Inspector Daniel Dauda all attached to 14 PMF, Yola, were on joint guard duty with military personnel.

The statement said, “Okus allegedly shot his colleagues on the head and neck regions. The injured Officers were promptly rushed to Nopsam Hospital for Medical treatment, where Inspector Sani succumbed to his injuries, while Inspector Dauda is still receiving medical treatment. The corpse has been deposited at the Military Hospital Mortuary, Port-Harcourt for preservation and autopsy”.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, directed a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the incident.

The police boss said the suspect would face an Orderly Room Trial and subsequently charge to court for prosecution, assuring that justice would be served.

The CP further advised officers that handling of firearms while on duty was a serious responsibility and not a routine task, adding that it was crucial to prioritize their safety and that of others to prevent potential tragedies.

He extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, and friends of Inspector Sani and further reaffirmed the command’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability within the force. (The Nation)

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