Chinedum Elekwachi
A police inspector has been reportedly shot dead by an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The incident occurred on Monday, June 24, at about 5:50 p.m in a stop-and-search operation along the Onitsha/Owerri Expressway, near the Danaks Filling Station.
The deceased officer has been identified as Inspector Bello Abdullah of the 29 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Awka.
He was in the patrol team conducting routine checks when they intercepted a Toyota Sienna vehicle reportedly driving against traffic.
Unaware that the vehicle was being used by DSS operatives, the police team flagged it down for a search.
The DSS personnel allegedly resisted the move, and in the ensuing altercation, opened fire hitting Inspector Abdullah in the process.
He was rushed to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The DSS operatives, reportedly attached to the Ihiala Local Government Secretariat, fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Core Truth gathered that Anambra State Police Command has commenced investigations into the incident.
The incident has sparked public outcry and renewed concerns over inter-agency clashes among security operatives in the state.
Both the DSS and the police authorities are yet to issue official statements on the matter as at time of filing this report.
