By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo –
The police authority in Osun State has arrested one of its sergeant for allegedly shooting to death a driver at Kobogbogboe/Ota-efun Area of Osogbo on Friday.
The command’s spokesman, SP Yemisi Opalola, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.
SP Opalola said the arrest of the suspect was part of efforts of the command “to curtail all forms of indiscipline and acts of unprofessionalism”.
“The Osun Police Command has arrested and detained the police officer, Sgt. Moses Samuel, who shot at one Mallam Kabiru Babai ‘m’ 33, on Friday, Dec. 3, around Kobogbogboe/Ota-efun Area, Osogbo.
“Investigation and disciplinary actions have commenced and the suspect will be arraigned in court after completion of the ‘Orderly Room’ trial.
“This we hope will serve as deterrent to other officers of his like.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has expressed his condolences to the victim’s family, colleagues at work, and friends.
CP Olokode also assured members of the public that justice will be served.
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