A police inspector attached to a multinational logistics firm in Onne, Rivers State, has been detained after allegedly mishandling his firearm and shooting two fellow officers on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. while the officers were travelling from Life Camp to their quarters. The shooter, identified as Inspector Victor Okus, is attached to Hintex Logistics under the supervision of the 19 Police Mobile Force (PMF).
According to information relayed by Inspector Mathew Bawa through the Port Harcourt Mine Unit Commander, DSP Chika Njoku, Okus was reportedly negligent in handling his weapon while inside the same vehicle with two officers from 14 PMF Yola.
The accidental discharge struck both officers, who were immediately rushed to Nobsams Hospital in Trans-Amadi for medical attention.
