CALABAR – The Nigeria Police has dismissed the officer, Inspector Effiong Bassey, who shot three people in Calabar, Cross River State capital.
This was disclosed by SP Irene Ugbo-Obase, spokesperson of the Cross River State Police Command, on Monday, who said Bassey was mentally challenged.
She added that “the police officer has been duly dismissed, charged to court, and remanded at Afokang Correctional Centre.”
Converseer reports that Insp. Bassey, attached to the Atakpa Divisional Police Station, recently shot indiscriminately, killing one and injuring two people at the Watt Market, Calabar.
Speaking further, Ugbo-Obase told journalists that the command did not abandon the victims of the shooting as reported on various media platforms.
According to her, “We visited the deceased family on the same day and also went to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) to see the injured victims, who underwent successful surgery.
“As we speak, the victim is recuperating, and we are making efforts to ensure that all affected parties are well taken care of.
“As a matter of fact, we gave financial support from day one when the incident happened, and nobody, including the deceased family, victims and their families, who were not carried along.
“I can assure you that the surgery on the victim who was shot in the neck was successful and he is recovering fast, we shall give further updates on his health
“At no time did we abandon any of the victims, including the family of the deceased.”
