Shock in Rivers as Inspector shoots self dead at residence of ex-LG boss

By Desmond Ejibas/ Rivers

The Rivers Police Command said investigation has began into alleged suicide by one of its officers identified as Insp. Maxwell Zabu, formerly a security detail to Victor Ihunwo, a former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Council of the state.

Inspector Zabu allegedly shot himself dead at Ihunwo’s residence in Eagle Island, Port Harcourt.

A source familiar with the incident said that the matter was reported to the Azikiwe Police Division in the area.

“Following the report, detectives from the division visited the scene as part of preliminary investigation procedures,” the source added.

Also reacting to the incident, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Rivers Police command’s spokesperson told journalists on Tuesday in Port Harcourt that investigation into the alleged suicide by Inspector Zabu has began.

“We received a report about an officer who allegedly killed himself.

“However, we are currently investigating the report to ascertain what transpired,” she stated.

Iringe-Koko reported that the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for a thorough investigation.

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