A police corporal in Abia State, Nigeria, was arrested for fatally shooting a businessman, Emmanuel Okocha, in Aba.
The incident sparked community outrage, alleging the shooting was due to the businessman’s refusal to bribe police during a checkpoint.
The Abia State Police Command confirmed the arrest and initiated disciplinary actions against the officer involved. The Command expressed regret over the incident, promising transparency in the investigation and upholding professionalism and the rule of law.
