The incident happened at the Station, where the Sergeant was said to have with no justification shot the Victim identified as Abiodun Jimoh.
A statement by the spokesman of the Rivers state police command Nnamdi Omoni said the remains of late Jimoh have been deposited in the Mortuary while his death is being investigated.
The statement said the outcome of the investigation will be communicated to the public.
In the meantime; the Police Sergeant who carried out the act has been taken into custody for debriefing and psychological evaluation.
Omoni said the officer’s Orderly Room Trial will commence in earnest, for possible arraignment.
He also said the Command is in touch with the family and has commiserated with them over the unfortunate incident and has assured them that the interest of justice will be served in the circumstance.
