Policeman Shoots Motorist Dead at Port Harcourt Checkpoint

On Thursday evening, a tragic incident occurred at the Agip-Ada George junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where a policeman shot and killed a motorist identified as Anthony. The unnamed policeman, along with his colleagues, fired three shots after claiming that Anthony, who was driving a private car, refused to stop when flagged down.

One bullet struck Anthony in the back, causing him to lose control of his vehicle, which then crashed into three pedestrians, all of whom sustained serious injuries. Eyewitnesses reported that the shooting caused chaos in the area, with residents rushing to assist Anthony, who was found unconscious and bleeding.

After the shooting, the policeman reportedly fired shots into the air in an attempt to escape but was apprehended and beaten by local youths until other police officers intervened. The incident occurred around 5 PM, and Anthony was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died.