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A police officer who was among the special police team that formed back up to men of the Nigerian Army when the Nigeria soldiers were attacked on Tuesday at Odoata school in Ihiala town by unknown gunmen have been killed by colleague after returning to Ihiala Police Division from the operation.

It was gathered that the police officer was killed by colleague when the suspect currently in police custody was trying to dismantle his gun.

The suspected killer, as gathered made attempt to fire the gun by raising the gun upward to sky but the gun did not respond or release bullet. He made more attempt to dismantle the gun but the gun was allegedly positioned in the wrong direction and a bullet fell out, hit through the side mirror of the police vehicle to kill the deceased officer who was exhausted and relaxing with head on the steering of the vehicle.

The bullet was said to hit the decease on the chest.

The deceased, it was learnt had went home after joining the police back up team to assist men of the Nigeria Army in the gun battle with the unknown gunmen. He was called to return to work after the area commander informed the division that another car that was snatched by unknown gunmen has been discovered.

The deceased drove the team to the location and successfully retrieved the vehicle to the station, and was relaxing with his head on the steering when the unfortunate incident occurred.

Sources close to police said the police authority is making arrangement to charge the suspect to court for murder.

Osazuwa Akonedo

Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media professional, author, and consultant. His work spans various sectors of communication and literature: Journalism and Media: He is the founder of OsazuwaAkonedo, which focuses on news analysis and commentary. He also provides consultancy services in media and banking. Literature: He is a published playwright and author of Nigerian literature. One of his notable works is the drama titled The End Shall Tell: What Exam Malpractice Can Cause, which addresses educational and social issues in Nigeria. Reporting: He frequently reports on regional news, particularly concerning Edo State and broader Nigerian current affairs. Credit: Google Gemini AI Mode Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media creator, journalist, and entrepreneur who engages audiences via news reporting, social media content, music, and a mobile application. Professional Background and Company Osazuwa Akonedo is associated with OSAZUWAAKONEDO LIMITED, a company registered in Nigeria that operates in media consultancy and news services  The company is headquartered in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and has been active in publishing news in various formats including text, audio, video, and photos  Social Media and Online Platforms Osazuwa Akonedo maintains a strong online presence on several platforms: TikTok: Shares news updates and reports, for example, covering police operations in Nigeria  YouTube: Operates a channel where he uploads videos on current affairs and news content  Twitter/X: Active under the handle @akonedo_osazuwa, posting updates on events and news  Facebook: Profiles listing his connection to news and media activities can be found on Facebook  Mobile App: Offers a dedicated mobile application for news access through Google Play (Osazuwa Akonedo News App) providing text, video, and photo news formats  News Reporting and Content He produces news content covering national and local stories, including criminal activities, government updates, and investigative reports   His reporting spans multiple formats, making it accessible to a wide audience through online platforms, mobile apps, and social media  Other Contributions In addition to journalism, Osazuwa Akonedo has also ventured into audio releases, such as “Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami Begs Nigerians For Justice” released on January 25, 2026   He also hosts podcasts documenting significant events, e.g, NDLEA arrests related to historical criminal cases  Summary Osazuwa Akonedo is a multifaceted media professional engaged in journalism, social media content creation, music, and technology via his news app. He utilizes platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, and mobile applications to disseminate news and reach audiences both locally and internationally Credit: Azure AI

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