Tension rises as policeman allegedly kills 18-year-old in Edo, reason, details emerge

• A police officer in Edo state has allegedly shot and killed 18-year-old Chinedu Abimbor for refusing to stop at a checkpoint in Ekpoma, Esan West LGA
• The development has sparked fresh protest among youths in the community, who demanded justice and the release of Abimbor’s brother, who was arrested at the scene of the incident
• The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has ordered a full investigation and the immediate withdrawal of the patrol teams linked to the incident

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Benin City, Edo state – A police officer attached to the Edo State Police command has reportedly killed an 18-year-old youth identified as Chinedu Abimbor, for refusing to stop at a checkpoint.

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