LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Plateau State Police Command has arrested and detained an Inspector, Solomon Damak for shooting one Nyommena Salah after a dispute over the 2023 election.
Mr. Salah is said to be a resident of the Tudun Wada community of Jos North council area of Plateau.
News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN) reports that State’s Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest in a statement today in Jos.
He said the victim did not die but sustained serious injuries from the gunshots and added that he was currently receiving treatment at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos.
“The circumstance that led to the infliction of the gun injury by the recalcitrant officer does not fit into his professional calling. It was done out of vindictiveness which contradicts the attributes of a Nigeria Police officer,” said the statement.
He added: ”In order to ensure that the officer does not evade justice, he has been arrested. His firearm recovered, and he has since been detained for disciplinary action.”
The Statement revealed that the Police Commissioner Bartholomew Onyeka ordered the arrest, as he had also directed the Divisional Police Officer of the ‘A’ Division and other officers to visit the victim at the hospital in order to confirm his state of health and make arrangements for his medical bills.
”As part of wholesome practice in the force, the erring officer has been defaulted, and his orderly room trial will commence today, March 6,” the Police said.
The Police Commissioner promised that the disciplinary process would not be compromised and the outcome would be made public.
He further advised the public to remain calm and be law-abiding as the command was poised to protect the lives and property of all Plateau residents.