The Osun State Police Command has said it has identified the trigger-happy officer who shot a truck driver, Mallam Kabiru Babai, dead in Osogbo on Friday.
Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson made this known in a statement on Sunday morning.
She identified the culprit as Sgt Moses Samuel, adding that investigation and orderly room trial have commenced.
She said, “The Osun State Police Command in its continued efforts to curtail all forms of indiscipline and unprofessionalism, has arrested and detained the police officer, Sgt Moses Samuel who shot at one Mallam Kabiru Babai ‘m’ 33years Yesterday, 3rd December, 2021 around Kobogbogboe/Ota-efun Area, Osogbo.
“The investigation and disciplinary actions has commenced and the suspect will be arraigned in court after the completion of the orderly room trial in order to serve as deterrent to other officers.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, psc is using this medium to express his condolences to the victim’s family and friends, and pray to God to put an end to this kind of unfortunate incident. While assuring the members of the public that, justice will be served.”
