Police officer arrested after shooting colleagues in Port Harcourt
A police officer, Inspector Victor Okus, has been taken into custody for shooting two fellow officers at a supermarket in Port Harcourt. The incident involved officers attached to the 14 Police Mobile Force, Yola, who were on joint guard duty with military personnel. Inspector Ibrahim Sani died from his injuries, while Inspector Daniel Dauda is receiving medical treatment. The Rivers State Police Command has promised a thorough investigation into the incident.
What happened
- Inspector Victor Okus allegedly shot Inspector Ibrahim Sani and Inspector Daniel Dauda in the head and neck during a joint duty at Next Cash and Carry Supermarket, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt.
- The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at about 1:20 p.m.
- Inspector Sani died from his injuries at Nopsam Hospital, and his body was taken to the Military Hospital mortuary.
- Inspector Dauda remains under medical care, while Inspector Okus has been arrested and will face an orderly room trial before being charged in court.
- The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has ordered a comprehensive investigation and warned officers about the serious responsibility of handling firearms.
