By Emma Una, CALABAR

TRAGEDY struck again at the Cross River Police Command, when the riffle of a policeman, Sergeant Ubi Arikpo, accidentally went off and killed his colleague, Sergeant Francis Agube

A police source at the Atakpa Police Station in Calabar South narrated that the incident took place in front of the station, while the pick-up van carrying the team of policemen on patrol was passing through the gate of the station.

On the accidental discahrge, the source said: “The team was from the State CID unit at the Police headquarters on Diamond Hill.

“They were on patrol duty and they were passing through this road (Calabar Road, Watt Market).

“They were driving from Effigy Roundabout, towards the station. When they got in front of the station Sergeant Ubi wanted to adjust his gun.

“It discharged accidentally and shot Sergeant Agube, who was sitting directly opposite him,” he narrated.

The shot
According to our source, the shot hit Agube right on his neck shattering his gullet and face, killing him on the spot.

“That spot where they covered with sand on the road in front of the station was where Agube was pulled to the ground from the van by the impact of the shot,” he added.

Another source at the Command headquarters said Agube was from Abi Local Government Area, while Arikpo who shot him is from Yakkur Local Government Area.

“Both of them are from Cross River State. Arikpo has been arrested and is on detention here at the headquarters, while Agube’s body is in the mortuary,” he added.

Ms Irene Ugbo, the Cross River Police Command spokesman, when contacted did not provide much information other than.

“The tragedy is being investigated to unravel the cause,” Ugbo said

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hm what a terrible mistake that caused someone's life.. sorry to the family of the deceased

Eyaah! May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Whatsapp or call me. 09127 724742 EFCC SCUML registration, CAC business name, NGO, company registration etc.

Arrest and prosecute him

I've been hearing similar story in Nigeria police force. when will this rubbish end?
#na them dey kill them self.

Karma is real

Good it wasn't a civilian that got shot I would have written RIP.

Na family matter. E no concern me, I no dey interfere into wetin no concern me again for 2022.

Ok

Damnnn niggar

As far say na colleague...no wahalar

What a sad news!

Hisbah21:
hm what a terrible mistake that caused someone's life.. sorry to the family of the deceased

Just so sad.
Therw is Nothing sorry can do in this case anyways

Never interfere with the enemy when he’s in the process of destroying himself ; Napoleon Bonaparte

Sometimes i wonder if these guys are trained on how to place their guns when sitting at all

You will see a police officer placing his gun on his lap while sitting and face people with it

The police training college is just a waste of taxpayers money

Family affair.

Maybe it was karma. Maybe God is revenging someone son/daughter who was killed or maltreated by him. Maybe/ maybe not .

The black garments people have lost public sympathy due to their public misconducts.

Are they not trained on how to handle guns?

Family issue. Dem go settle am

Incompetence

These guys are armed with ancient AK-47 rifles with only 2 weeks riflemanship training


They indulge gleefully on alcohol and narcotics while on duty

No refresher courses
No psychological evaluation

Just uniform, salary, egunje and vibes.

Gambari pa fulani, ko l'ejo nnu

I don't know why I don't feel bad when a police man dies,
I think its their level of wickedness

Mpurummiri lopa , maybe they took some bottles � before coming back to the station cos I don't know how u will try to adjust a riffle carelessly if u are not under influence of drugs or alcohol

What a terrible way to die!!

Big lie that was murder , something is scheming, all weapons should be operated from a point of safety, being in a special unit like the CID entails proper training and fit in including advanced weapons training and handling, the safest point to place that weapon should have been towards the ground , someone isn't talking

OK na

No rip to waste for these scumbags

I will be lying if I told you I pity any police officer.

If the dead officer never shoot dear an unarmed civilian and claim is an accidental discharge

Then may his soul RIP

Kuginzi:
By Emma Una, CALABAR
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Best believe the policeman must have carelessly handled the gun

It should be thoroughly investigated, maybe they may get some revelations

I don't even pity them..am sure its just karma at work.we shouldn't interfere..good riddance to bad rubbish. Can't be bothered..