Policeman Kills Colleague Over N20,000 Largesse

A trigger happy policeman (names withheld) attached to the Bayelsa State Police Command in the early hours of Tuesday allegedly shot dead his colleague (names withheld) following an argument over N20, 000,largesse.

It was gathered that the duo went on an operation where they were rewarded with N20, 000. According to a family source, the deceased was of the opinion that they should make returns to the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, while the other objected.

While the argument on what to do with the money ensued, the enraged police officer allegedly brought out his gun and shot dead his colleague, who is a native of Ondewari community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.