The mentally challenged Police officer, Inspector Effiong Bassey, who recently shot indiscriminately, killing one person and injuring two others in Calabar, has been dismissed by the State Police command.
Speaking to journalists, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Irene Ugbo, stated that, “the police officer has been duly dismissed, charged to court, and remanded at Afokang Correctional Centre.”
Ugbo, who made this known while briefing journalists urged media professionals to always verify their reports before going to press.
She further disclosed that at no time did the command abandon the victim, stressing that they were surprised to read an unverified report about victims not being cared for.
According to her, “We visited the deceased family on the same day, and also went to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital to see the injured victims, who underwent a successful surgery.”
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“As we speak, the victim is recuperating, and we are making efforts to ensure that all affected parties are well taken care of,” the Police spokesperson added.
She said, “As a matter of fact we gave financial support from day one when the incident happened, and nobody including the deceased family, victims and their family who were not carried along.”
Ugbo, assured that the surgery on the victim who was shot in the neck was successful and he was recovering fast, and the Police shall give further update on his health.
She emphasized that “At no time did we abandon any of the victims including the family of the deceased. “
