The police officer accused of killing a fellow officer in Port Harcourt is now cooling his heels in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services.
This followed a remand order issued by a magistrate sitting in Port Harcourt.
The accused person is alleged to have shot and killed the female officer who was on traffic duty when a disagreement ensued between both of them.
The sudden death of officer Lovender Elekwachi disrupted the normal day for commuters around eneka community.
Several eyewitnesses identifed her killer as a trigger-happy policeman who failed to control his anger during what they described as a minor argument.
The 42-year old police officer has been dismissed, stripped of his uniform and the rifle with which he allegedly committed the offence.
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The Police command has now commenced his prosecution for alleged murder at a magistrate court in Port Harcourt.
Courts exist to deliver justice but the police says the trial will also teach other officers a lesson on mishandling of firearms.
The case was adjourned to 26th of April.
Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan paid a condolence visit to the family of the victim.
He sympathized with the family for their loss, describing late Lovender as a hardworking police officer who died in the line of duty.
He assured that the case would be prosecuted to its logical conclusion.
