Trigger happy policeman allegedly kills three in attempt to cover up girlfriend’s theft in Abuja

A tragic incident unfolded in Abuja on Monday, August 26th, when a policeman, identified as Inspector Collins Wilson, reportedly killed three people in a bid to cover up a theft committed by his girlfriend, known only as Esther.

The situation escalated when Esther was accused of stealing a phone from a tricycle driver who was transporting her.

The theft came to light when the stolen phone rang in her possession, leading to a confrontation with bystanders. In response, Esther called her boyfriend, Inspector Wilson, to the scene.

Upon arrival, Inspector Wilson, in an attempt to protect Esther and conceal her crime, drew his service weapon and ordered her to stand behind him.

He then opened fire, killing two individuals on the spot the tricycle driver and a bystander who tried to intervene.

A third victim, the motorcyclist who brought Inspector Wilson to the scene, was critically injured.

He was initially taken to Garki Hospital but was reportedly rejected.

The victim later died at the National Hospital, where he could not receive proper treatment due to an ongoing doctors’ strike.

After the shooting, Inspector Wilson fled the scene with Esther, commandeering another tricycle before switching to a motorcycle in an effort to evade capture.

However, the motorcyclist who transported Wilson back to his post directed outraged residents to his location.

Residents quickly mobilized and apprehended both Inspector Wilson and Esther at the estate where he was stationed.

They were later handed over to the police.

As of Tuesday, authorities had not released an official statement regarding the incident. However, local residents, seeking justice, reportedly brought two of the victims’ bodies to the police command, demanding accountability for the tragic events.