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A police officer in Adamawa State has reportedly shot and killed a commercial motorcycle operator, Arabo Dauda for his refusal to part with N100 as bribe.
The 22-year-old was murdered by the police Officer whose identity is yet to be revealed, on Tuesday, at a checkpoint in Maiha town under Maiha Local Government Area of the state.
The tragic incident elicited protest by youths in the area who attempted to set fire on a police station.
“I got a distress call yesterday that a policeman had shot dead a 20-year-old young man at a checkpoint in Maiha,” said Chairman of Maiha the council area, Idi Amin.
“Upon inquiry, I learnt it was because the youth did not give N100 at the checkpoint.
“The boy was said to have been shot from behind while returning home from where he bought petrol.
“I was further informed that the police had made it mandatory for all commuters along that road to pay N100 before they are allowed access.
“I have informed the Commissioner of Police, Brigade Commander and the state governor of the incident.”
MERIDIAN SPY learnt the police officer is now in detention at Zone 3 headquarters of the police in Yola, the state capital.
