Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has called for urgent investigations into the free-for-all fight that ensued between the men of the Nigeria police and some personnel of the Nigeria Air Force attached to the Air Force base in Jeddo, Okpe Local Government Area of the state.
Truth Live News Media reports a footage which went viral on Wednesday, police officers and Air Force personnel were seen engaging in a public brawl, a development which raised concerns about the breakdown of inter-agency cooperation and the potential consequences for public safety.
The Police Public Relations Officer, of the Police Command, SP. Bright Edafe who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, said that the incident occurred on February 11, 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm.
Narrating what happened, SP Edafe, said, the operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) had flagged down a Toyota Corolla car with registration number AKD-73-FL, but the occupants fled, prompting the policemen to give chase.
Edafe said that the police arrested one of the suspects, identified as Ibohama Precious, 25, and recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Canadian loud.
However, when the policemen attempted to pass through the Air force checkpoint at Jeddo with the suspect and exhibits, they were stopped by Air force personnel.
Despite identifying themselves as police officers, the Air force personnel allegedly attacked them without provocation, he said.
The Delta State Police Command described the incident as “embarrassing” and assured that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, and Air force authorities are investigating the matter.
He said that the police command has vowed to take necessary steps to prevent future occurrences.
“We have a cordial working relationship with the Air force and other security agencies in the state”.
“This incident is an isolated one, and we are working to ensure it does not happen again”, Edafe added.