The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has detained one of its officers following an accidental discharge that resulted in the death of Oyebuchi Anene in Abuja.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, announced this in a statement on Friday.
Adeh stated that the tragic and unprecedented incident occurred in the Byazhin area of Abuja on Wednesday at approximately 9:45 pm.
Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh has ordered an investigation into the incident. Adeh explained that the CP has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department to initiate an immediate and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding Anene’s death.
The CP extended his profound and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the public. Adeh emphasized that the CP condemned the unprofessional and disheartening conduct of the police officer involved and assured the family and the public of swift justice