Police Inspector allegedly takes own life in Rivers
A Police Inspector identified as Maxwell Zabu, who was previously attached to Victor Ihunwo, the former Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, has reportedly taken his own life in the early hours of Tuesday at Eagle Island, the residence of Ihunwo.
Details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear, but preliminary reports suggest he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident was initially reported at the Eagle Island Police Post, under the jurisdiction of the Azikiwe Police Division in Illabouchi, Mile 2, Diobu.
According to sources, detectives from the Azikiwe Division quickly arrived at the scene to commence preliminary investigations. Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed that the case is being treated as a suspected suicide, although all possibilities have not been ruled out. A thorough investigation is currently underway to determine the facts surrounding the incident.
Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) in Port Harcourt for a more comprehensive inquiry.
As investigations continue, colleagues, community members, and local residents are seeking answers to this tragic incident. The death of Inspector Zabu has raised concerns about the mental health and working conditions of security personnel both in Rivers State and beyond.
Source: Channels TV
