By Patrick Idowu
A police officer’s accidental discharge of a firearm tragically claimed the life of a woman in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred near the Okela Police Post, where the woman had reportedly gone to visit her detained husband. While standing outside a salon opposite the station, she was struck by the officer’s bullet.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Confirming the incident, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, AIG Akinwale Adeniran, disclosed that the officer has been disarmed and detained for interrogation in line with the Police Act.
The move is part of efforts to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragic event highlights the urgent need for strict adherence to firearm safety protocols among law enforcement personnel.
As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss and calls for measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
