According to information relayed by Inspector Mathew Bawa through the Port Harcourt Mine Unit Commander, DSP Chika Njoku, Okus was reportedly negligent in handling his weapon while inside the same vehicle with two officers from 14 PMF Yola.
A police inspector attached to a multinational logistics firm in Onne, Rivers State, has been detained after allegedly mishandling his firearm and shooting two fellow officers on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. while the officers were travelling from Life Camp to their quarters. The shooter, identified as Inspector Victor Okus, is attached to Hintex Logistics under the supervision of the 19 Police Mobile Force (PMF).
According to information relayed by Inspector Mathew Bawa through the Port Harcourt Mine Unit Commander, DSP Chika Njoku, Okus was reportedly negligent in handling his weapon while inside the same vehicle with two officers from 14 PMF Yola.
The accidental discharge struck both officers, who were immediately rushed to Nobsams Hospital in Trans-Amadi for medical attention.
“Today being Sunday, 18/01/2026, at about 13:00hrs, information received from Insp. Mathew Bawa, 19 PMF personnel attached to Hintex Logistics, Onne, a multinational company, through U/C Port Harcourt Mine, DSP Chika Njoku, revealed that AP/No. 310535 Insp. Victor Okus, personnel mine attached to the said company, an approved beat mine under 19 PMF supervision, while on transit from Life Camp to their quarters, negligently mishandled his firearm,” the report said.
“As a result, two personnel of No. 14 PMF Yola who were in the same vehicle with him were hit by the bullet. They were rushed to Nobsams Hospital, Trans-Amadi for treatment.”
Medical personnel later confirmed the death of Inspector Ibrahim Sani, while Inspector Daniel Dauda is currently receiving treatment.
Following the incident, Inspector Okus was disarmed, declared a defaulter, and detained at the Trans-Amadi Divisional Headquarters pending further investigation.
Police authorities said further updates will be communicated as investigations continue.