Nigerian Police Officer Shoots Colleague Dead Over A Bottle Of Beer

An enraged Nigerian Police Officer shot his colleague after a squabble at a drinking bar in Ondo State on Saturday, witnesses and officials say. Witnesses say Adelakun Lawal, an Inspector drew his pistol and fired at Kazeem Shehu, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, at a very close range. Both policemen had actually visited a relaxation joint at Ejankole Street in Okerowo area in Ondo town at 5 pm, when unexpectedly, an argument ensued between them, deteriorating rapidly into an insane disagreement.

Both men declined arbitration by other clients at the bar before the attacker, attached to Yaba Divisional Police station, opened up fire with his weapon. After his colleague slumped on the ground, the attacker, Lawal, made trials at leaving however was apprehended by the other customers. The victim was until his demise, a police prosecutor at an Ondo Chief Magistrate court. He was rushed to the Ondo State Specialist Hospital in Ondo town after the attack where he was pronounced dead on arrival.  However, the police have not provided any official reaction. A speaker was said to be out of town.