The command’s spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna that investigation into the incident had commenced.
“The policeman in question has been arrested and detained as the Commissioner of Police, Zubairu Muazu, has ordered for an in-depth investigation into the case.
“The policeman will be tried in police orderly room,” said the police spokesman.
He re-assured that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted according to the law and urged residents to remain calm as investigation continued into the incident.