Two Adamawa cops arrested for firing at civilian car

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two officers for opening fire at a civilian car after stopping the vehicle for inspection at a checkpoint.

A statement issued on Monday by the spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, stated, “Adamawa State Police Command has received a report of unprofessional conduct displayed by some police personnel deployed to a nipping point attached to Jimeta Divisional police headquarters, who were on duty along River Side, Jimeta.”

He pointed out that Preliminary findings revealed that the officers stopped a Mercedes 180 car for a routine search, which he alleged that the occupants resisted.

“In the course of the encounter, one of the officers behaved in a way and manner prejudicial to discipline by firing gun shots at the vehicle’s tyres, an act considered unnecessary and unprofessional. However, no injuries were recorded.”

He disclosed that the officers involved have been arrested and taken into custody.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris,  has ordered for a thorough investigation into the sad incident.

The command assured members of the public that appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken after the completion of the investigation.

He said that the Adamawa State Police Command remained committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rights of all citizens.

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