Policeman shoots colleague dead, commits suicide

It was a huge tragedy on Wednesday at the Kajola Police Divisional Headquarters, in Odigbo local government area of Ondo State as an Inspector of Police identified as Abraham Aro, allegedly shot dead his senior colleague identified as Timothy.

Immediately the act was committed, the inspector also killed himself by jumping into a well.

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National Daily gathered that although no reason was given for the murder of the police officer by his junior colleague, the singular act has thrown the entire police community into confusion.

The Ondo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Femi Joseph, has confirmed the incident but said that investigation into the circumstances that led to the shooting has begun.

Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased officer had been deposited at the mortuary at the General Hospital, Ore.