Sources reveal the incident
unfolded around 6:30 pm on Boxing Day at the Ezinihitte Area Command. An
altercation between the deceased and his girlfriend resulted in a fatal
confrontation when the girl seized Ugwu's rifle, firing three shots that
claimed his life.
Officers on counter duty
reportedly sought refuge upon hearing three gunshots from the room occupied by
the deceased officer. A witness described the gruesome scene, stating,
"When police officers ran into the room later to see what was going on,
they found Corporal Ugwu lying in a pool of his blood. The girl shot him three
times in his chest and his left hand. He was rushed immediately to Evergreen
Hospital in Ezinihitte, where he was pronounced dead by the doctor on
duty."
Describing the incident as if
from a movie, the source added, "Nobody actually knows what went wrong
between the two, but how the girl was able to use a police rifle successfully
is still a surprise to many. Maybe, Ugwu was the one who taught her."
The remains of the slain
officer have been deposited at the Obizi mortuary, pending further
investigation. The suspect is currently in police custody.
Confirming the incident, Police
Public Relations Officer in Imo State, Henry Okoye, affirmed, "Yes, the
incident happened. We are doing everything to ensure we investigate the matter,
to ascertain the fact and possibly arraign the suspect in court."
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