The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 16 suspects involved in the death of a female inspector, Christiana Erekere, News About Nigeria reports.
The spokesperson for the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
It was reported that the late inspector was killed at her duty post on the 25th of April 2024.
Iringe-Koko revealed that the incident had occurred when a group of individuals traveling in a Lexus salon car was stopped for routine checks at the checkpoint in front of Bori Police Station.
She noted that, according to the preliminary investigations, the occupants became agitated and barricaded the road, obstructing the movement of other vehicles.
She said that after completing the necessary checks, the police officers requested that the individuals leave the scene.
Unfortunately, they refused, alleging that Inspector Erekere had recorded a video of their disruptive behaviour using her mobile phone.
Iringe-Koko revealed that in their attempt to seize Inspector Erekere’s phone forcefully, they launched a violent attack against her, striking her with stones.
The inspector lost consciousness in the process and was immediately transported to Nnadum Hospital in Bori, where she gave up the ghost.
“The Rivers State Police Command announces the arrest of sixteen persons in connection with the tragic death of Inspector Christiana Erekere, who was murdered in the line of duty on April 25, 2024, at approximately 4pm.
“The Rivers State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into this abhorrent incident, and all individuals involved will be apprehended and brought to justice. The Command extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased colleague during this difficult time,” she stated.
