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General News of Monday, 19 July 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Policeman arrested for assaulting women, children in Abia

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An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Ifeanyi Henry has been held at the Aba Central Police Station.

According to reports, the police officer pulled out his gun and shot sporadically at women, children and store owners unprovoked on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He also scared fellow police officers with his gun and assaulted passers-by.

In an attempt to shoot a shop owner, he was disarmed but he went ahead to grab an AK-47 rifle held by one of the officers in a bid to continue his shooting spree.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna confirmed that Henry was in police custody.

“The Nigerian Police Force is a disciplined organisation, and there are laid down procedures in handling the issue of any erring officer irrespective of his rank and cadre.

“I condemn the actions of the police officer and I have to tell you that he is in custody right now and he will be treated departmentally," he said.