BREAKING: Police Officer Mistakenly Shoots Colleagues Dead
A police inspector attached to a multinational logistics firm in Onne, Rivers State, has been detained after allegedly mishandling his firearm and shooting two fellow officers, resulting in one death.
The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at about 1:00 p.m., while the officers were travelling from Life Camp to their residential quarters. The officer responsible, Inspector Victor Okus, is attached to Hintex Logistics and operates under the supervision of the 19 Police Mobile Force (PMF).
According to a police situation report, information about the incident was relayed by Inspector Mathew Bawa of the 19 PMF through the Port Harcourt Mine Unit Commander, DSP Chika Njoku. The report stated that Inspector Okus negligently handled his firearm while inside the same vehicle with two officers attached to the 14 PMF Yola.
The accidental discharge struck both officers, who were immediately rushed to Nobsams Hospital in Trans-Amadi for medical attention.
“Today, Sunday 18/01/2026, at about 13:00hrs, information received revealed that AP/No. 310535 Insp. Victor Okus, while on transit from Life Camp to their quarters, negligently mishandled his firearm,” the report said.
“As a result, two personnel of No. 14 PMF Yola who were in the same vehicle with him were hit by the bullet.”
Medical personnel later confirmed the death of one of the victims, Inspector Ibrahim Sani. The second officer, Inspector Daniel Dauda, is currently receiving treatment.
Following the incident, Inspector Okus was disarmed, declared a defaulter, and detained at the Trans-Amadi Divisional Headquarters pending the outcome of further investigations.
Police authorities said investigations are ongoing and assured that further updates will be communicated as developments unfold.
