Police officer accidentally kills 35-year-old woman in Nasarawa, family rejects N100,000 for urial support, demands justice
“They went inside the house to meet my sister’s father-in-law and said that the commissioner sent them to give us N100,000 to help with the burial arrangements. We refused to collect it.,” he added.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the incident said the police were investigating the claims, adding that the policeman involved in the accident suffered shock and was also rushed to the hospital.
“Unfortunately, Mrs Patience Akla [Ashenenye] passed away while receiving medical attention while her son and the motorcyclist sustained fractures on the thigh and arm, respectively, and are currently undergoing treatment, while the police officer driving the police van was also hospitalised at the Police Clinic, Lafia, as a result of shock,” the PPRO said.
He described the N100,000 offer as the commissioner of police’s attempt to reduce medical expenses but added that the police would now foot all the bills.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada psc, mni, upon receipt of the information, sent a delegation to condole with the family, offered support to reduce the medical expenses incurred, and has pledged to foot the bills of those undergoing treatment,” he said.
“Furthermore, the officer who drove the vehicle also visited the family after he was discharged from the hospital.”
“The case is still under investigation at the State Motor Traffic Division.
“The Commissioner of Police has commiserated with the family over the irreparable loss and prayed for the repose of the soul of their daughter/wife and assured them that justice will be served.”
