Police officer detained over accidental shooting of youth in the buttock in Oyo

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the detention of a police corporal attached to 4 PMF, over the accidental shooting of a 26-year-old man, Amani Mubarak, during a reported altercation at Abuja Leather Company, Ajetiroad, Komu area of the state.

 

According to a police sources, the incident occurred on June 29 at about 7:50 a.m., when Cpl Rasaq Mumuni, who was on pin-down duty at the location, was called in to intervene in a dispute involving some individuals.

 

It was reported that while attempting to settle the dispute, one of the individuals involved allegedly made an attempt to disarm the officer, leading to an accidental discharge which struck the victim on his right buttock.

 

The victim was immediately rushed to Baptist Medical Centre, Saki, for treatment but was confirmed dead on June 30 at about 7:30 p.m. while receiving medical attention.

 

Police sources say the officer involved has since been detained, and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting has commenced.

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