Police kills driver in Port Harcourt

A commercial bus driver was shot dead yesterday around Whimpy junction, Obio Akpor local government area by a Policeman. It was also gathered that one other person was hit by stray bullet. According to Eye
witnesses, the Policeman ordered the driver to park and the next thing they heard was a gunshot.

The incident triggered a protest as youths in the area immediately besieged the Kala Police station.The protest caused a major traffic gridlock as motorists were stranded for several hours.

At press time, more Policemen had been deployed to the area. And they were firing canisters of tear gas to clear the road for movement of traffic.

According to eye witnesses, the bus driver who was shot by  the Policeman was rushed to  the hospital but died on the way.