The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the detention of officers allegedly involved in the shooting and killing of a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, around 10:30 pm near Hariz Filling Station along the busy Abakaliki-Enugu highway.

Preliminary reports indicate that operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Abakaliki, were on routine patrol near the Spera-in-Deo Flyover when one officer fired a shot into the air in response to a distress call. Tragically, the bullet struck Nwanchor Uwaezuruike, who was rushed to the hospital but later pronounced dead.

In a statement, the Ebonyi Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (DC, SCID) to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. The officers involved have been taken into custody pending the outcome of the probe.

The command expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and reassured the public that justice will be served. The police emphasized their commitment to transparency, accountability, and professionalism, promising to keep the public updated on further developments.