Police Inspector detained and disarmed for firing shot that hit a boy on his leg and abdomen at a checkpoint along the East West road (video)

The Delta State police command has detained and disarmed an inspector for firing a shot that hit a boy on his leg and abdomen at a checkpoint along the East-West road in Ughelli, Delta state today December 5.

An X user shared the sad story online alongside gory videos of the victim.

‘’Operative of the Nigeria Police Force on stop and check along east-west road Ughelli, has allegedly open fire on a boy, with bullet hitting his leg and abdomen…..

@Brightgoldenboy

 no go see this one….………una no go check the wolf’s wey una give uniform and gun”

Reacting to the unfortunate incident, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, expressed sadness over it and disclosed that the erring officer had been arrested.

In another update, Edafe shared a blurred photo of the arrested officer and said that the injured victim is currently being treated.

Watch videos from the scene below…