The personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Air Force (NPF) recently clashed at a checkpoint in Jeddo, Delta State.
Clarifying the cause of the altercation in a post on X.com on Thursday, the state police spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, stated that the incident occurred when policemen were transporting a suspect found in possession of substances suspected to be codeine, Indian hemp and Canadian loud.
Air Force personnel throw blows with policemen in Delta over drug suspect
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However, upon reaching the checkpoint, Air Force personnel, who were allegedly acquainted with the suspect, intercepted the police officers and demanded his release.
“The policemen attached to QRS were on their way with a suspect found in possession of substances suspected to be codeine, Indian hemp, and Canadian loud,” Edafe wrote. “But Air Force personnel, who happened to know the suspect, intercepted them and insisted that the policemen release him before proceeding. When the officers refused, the Air Force personnel attacked them unprovoked.”
Describing the clash as unfortunate, Edafe assured the public that the situation was being addressed.
He wrote: “This issue is being handled. We recognise the cordial relationship we have with the Nigerian Air Force in Delta State. The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, and the Air Force authorities are looking into the incident and putting measures in place to ensure that such a shameful event does not happen again.”
Authorities have yet to disclose whether any disciplinary actions will be taken against those involved in the altercation.
