A 17-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet in Onitsha Main Market on June 13 when security operatives allegedly fired indiscriminately during an arrest attempt. Police arrested two suspects (including one armed with a pump-action gun) with traders' assistance. Anambra CP Aderemi Adeoye condemned the "unprofessional conduct" and ordered the case transferred to SCID for investigation
• Fatal shooting: Teen victim caught in crossfire during security operation
• Swift arrests: Two suspects apprehended, weapon recovered
• Police response: CP decries "avoidable" violence, promises thorough probe
When those sworn to protect become purveyors of peril, where does safety reside? This Onitsha tragedy exposes the collateral damage of Nigeria's trigger-happy policing culture, where "arrest attempts" morph into public executions. The market, traditionally a haven of commerce and community, now joins the growing list of unsafe spaces. As the CP orders investigations, deeper questions linger: When will security reforms move beyond condemnation to actual accountability
Sources: Anambra Police Command, eyewitness accounts
