An Okada rider, Sule Ikuforiji, was shot by a Police Sergeant on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Ibadan – Oyo State Capital.
Confirming the incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu, made an appeal to residents aggrieved by the action of the sergeant to stay calm and give peace a chance. The Commissioner stated that the shooting by the sergeant, Sunday Ogunkanmi, was regrettable, likewise the consequences resulting from the shooting.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, which was released to Journalists in Ibadan on Sunday, July 14, 2019, Ogunkanmi is in Police custody for his actions, which caused chaos in the state capital as aggrieved persons reacted. The Commissioner further revealed that the case had been forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigations.
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Okada is a popular vehicle for transportation in most parts on Nigeria
Part of the official statement read:
“The Commissioner of Police seriously regrets the unfortunate incident that culminated in avoidable destructive disturbing of public peace in Ibadan.”
Olukolu urged residents to desist from taking laws into their hands, and allow the authorities take charge when issues like this occur. Speaking further, he said that the victim was alive and recuperating at the University College Hospital (UCH). He emphasized that the victim was not in the intensive care unit as he was responding well to treatment. Bills for his treatment were being handled by the Police.
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