The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has detained one of its officers following an accidental discharge that led to the death of Oyebuchi Anene in Abuja. The incident occurred in the Byazhin area of Abuja on Wednesday at approximately 9:45 PM, as stated by the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh.
SP Adeh explained that the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Mr. Benneth Igweh, has ordered a thorough investigation into the tragic event. The CP has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department to commence an immediate and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding Anene's death.
In his statement, CP Igweh expressed profound and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the public. He condemned the unprofessional and disheartening conduct of the police officer involved and assured the family and the public of swift justice.
