Rivers police dismiss officers over fatal shooting

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Rivers police dismiss officers over fatal shooting
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The Rivers State Police Command dismissed three officers after an internal inquiry found them culpable in the August 27 shooting that killed graduate Anthony Obodo during a patrol pursuit on Ada George Road, Port Harcourt. Corporal Alfred Louis fired at the vehicle and the victim later died at Palmer's Hospital. The officers were tried in an orderly room, recommended for dismissal and will be charged in court, while an inspector allegedly fled. Separately, the command arrested five alleged one-chance robbery suspects and seized a minibus and 16 phones as investigations continue.

Three officers dismissed and to face charges over the fatal shooting

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A patrol team tried to stop a vehicle and gave chase. A corporal fired and the driver later died. Police have dismissed officers and arrested robbery suspects, and court cases and further arrests may follow.

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