A Police inspector has been killed by a mob in Edo while enforcing the coronavirus curfew in Auchi area of the State with some of his colleagues.
Spokesman for the Edo State Police Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, said the security team was attacked on Friday by unknown hoodlums who fatally shot the inspector identified as Felix Egbon.
“On Friday, May 8, 2020 at about 9 p.m., Inspector Felix Egbon and team were attacked with guns and other dangerous weapons by unknown hoodlums, who emerged from the bush at Iyetse Quarters, Auchi, while enforcing COVID-19 curfew imposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria from 8p.m. to 6a.m. In the process, Inspector Felix Egbon was shot on the neck. He was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Auchi, where he gave up the ghost.
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“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, Lawan Jimeta, has ordered full-scale investigation into the gruesome murder of the Police Inspector and he solicits for the assistance of the sister security agencies, vigilance groups and hunters in the area in arresting the perpetrators.
“Edo State Commissioner of Police also pleads with the traditional rulers, village heads and youth leaders to assist in providing information that may lead to fishing out those responsible for the dastardly act. He warns the perpetrators to submit themselves to the police.
“Edo State Police Command reiterates its resolve to continually protect the lives and property of the good citizens of the state, in line with its constitutional mandate,” Nwabuzor said.
