Our officer fired in self–defense
The Nigerian Navy while debunking the allegation that one of their officers shot a civilian in Idah area of Kogi state has said it is embarrassing that an attempt is being made to link a road accident to a re-run election that took place in the state.
In a press release made available to Folakeinvestigates, the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Ezekoba said that Lieutenant Commander Otu, whose gallantry ensured that the elections in Ofu were successful, was on his way from the Base in Idah to drop his sister at the motor park when he was involved in a road traffic accident with an Okada rider.
“The true position is that the Kogi East Senatorial and State House of Assembly elections took place on July 23, 2016. During the elections, an Internal Security Team made up of the Army, Navy and Police was deployed to Ofu to provide security. The leader of the team was Lieutenant Commander O.B Otu. As the elections progressed, thugs led by one Alhaji Audu Usman snatched electoral materials and ran into the place of the traditional ruler at Ofu.
“The Internal Security Team led by Lieutenant Commander Otu pursued the culprits, recovered the electoral materials and arrested Alhaji Audu Usman and other thugs that were attached to one of the political parties. Subsequently, they were handed over to the Police and the Commander Naval Out Post Idah reported the matter to the traditional monarch at Idah in order to sue for peace and calm.
“However, two days later, Lieutenant Commander Otu, whose gallantry ensured that the elections in Ofu were successful, was on his way from the Base in Idah to drop his sister at the motor park. In the process, he was involved in a road traffic accident with an Okada rider.” Ezekoba said.
According to NN image maker, Lieutenant Commander Otu fired his official rifle to the ground in self-defense when he was surrounded by several Okada riders who were about to lynch him.
“Otu was surrounded by several Okada riders who were about to lynch him at the scene of the accident and in self-defense, he fired to disperse the Okada riders. However, shrapnel (a metal piece from a bullet) which ricocheted from the asphalt hit another Okada rider in the leg.
“When calm had returned, the Commander of the base took the Okada rider, Mohammed Isah, to the Federal Medical Centre Lokoja where he was treated and discharged on the same day. He was brought back to Idah by the Commander of the Base. The NN is not a political affiliate of any party and remains committed to ensuring peace and tranquility throughout the country.” NN director stated.
Lieutenant Commander O.B Otu was alleged to have shot an Okada rider, Mohammed Isah on Idah road, Kogi state after recognizing him to be one of the civilians that challenged him while attempting to assist politicians in tampering with the ballot boxes.
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