Rebecca Ejifoma
Two persons were killed and two others injured on Sunday night after a drunk policeman identified as Ifeanyi on illegal duty made some salute-shots to celebrate a businessman’s birthday at, Gowon Estate in Egbeda area of Lagos State.
The policeman was said to have fled the scene of the incident immediately after the effect while his yet-to-be identified host and celebrant took to his heels.
According to a Twitter user, @themannaman, who shared gory videos of the incident, the officer wanted to shoot into the air while other guests were spraying money on the celebrant but fired at them instead.
He wrote: “Same policemen called for security are the same people that shot and killed those they were called to protect…Nigeria which way?
“Birthday celebrant invited the police for security. The said policeman allegedly while drunk wanted to shoot upwards, then accidentally shot at them.”
The State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, is said to have ordered the immediate arrest of the duo for disciplinary action and prosecution.
The State Police Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to THISDAY. “Yes, it happened. Yes, he’s a policeman and the CP has ordered for his arrest.”
