Police Allegedly Shoot Trader Over N5,000 Bribe in Onitsha
On October 24, 2023, pandemonium erupted at the River Niger Head Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, when a policeman allegedly shot a trader during an argument over an alleged N5,000 bribe. The trader was reportedly transporting pharmaceutical products in a wheelbarrow to a motor park for delivery when the incident occurred.
Following the shooting, traders in the area protested by blocking the road, which resulted in a substantial traffic gridlock. The policeman involved in the shooting was said to have quickly disappeared from the scene.
The allegations surrounding the incident have not been immediately verified, but the situation has raised concerns regarding police conduct and public safety in the area.
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