Policeman Kills Two Nursing Mothers

Tragic  has stroke at Fugar headquarters of Etsako Central Local Governmnet, Edo as a policeman killed two nursing mothers at a burial ceremony.

It was learnt that the shots that killed the women were accidentally released by one of the policemen attached to a traditional ruler in Uzaire clan of Etsako ethnic group who attended the ceremony.

It was said that the policeman’s gun went off as he tried to open the car door for the traditional ruler to enter.

The two women were said to be seated under the canopy along with other guests when the bullets hit them.

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The incident led to confusion in the community as youths descended on the policemen, who eventually escaped.

Confirming the incident, Edo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Samuel Adegbuyi, said that he was informed of a case of accidental discharge, which claimed the lives of two women, last weekend.

“The policeman has been arrested and investigation has commenced,” Adegbuyi revealed.

The name of the policeman whose gun killed the women was not disclosed. However,the name one of the women who lost her live was given as Sandra Imhaku. It was said that she was backing her two months baby when the shot hit her.

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She was said to have been rushed to Irrua Specialist Hospital, Irrua, where she reportedly died on Sunday morning.

The other woman, whose name was simply given as Mrs.Saliu, an indigene of Fugar, reportedly came from Warri, Delta State, in company with her husband to attend the funeral.

She was said to have collapsed and died instantly following the shooting.

 

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