A tragic incident happened in Rukpokwu community of Rivers State this morning, as a young Keke driver was allegedly shot dead by a policeman.
An Instagram user @Jordiithegreat, sharing the videos from the scene, alleged that the young man was shot dead after he refused to give the policeman N100.
“Happening live in rukpokwu and rumodumaya community of Port Harcourt, Rivers State… As police officer shoots and kill a small boy who is a Keke driver over 100 naira…
The police man asked the Keke driver to give him 100 naira and the boy said he doesn’t have 100 naira to give to them, after much argument the police officer shoots the young boy and they ran away” He wrote.
“What else are we going to do in this country na… The young boy is dead now
Police just killed a young boy in rukpokwu community of Rivers State, Port Harcourt. For just 100 naira the Keke boy refused to give to the police officer the police officer shot him dead.” He added.
Watch video from the sign below.
Unrest in Rukpokwu community, Rivers State as young Keke driver is allegedly shot dead by a policeman over N100. pic.twitter.com/OQPgw4xB59
— Laila Ijeoma | thedabigalblog.com (@thatdabigal) December 10, 2020
