The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed detention of it officers for allegedly shooting and killing a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations officer, SP Joshua Ukandu and made available to journalists in Abakaliki. The statement noted that the officers involved have been taken into custody. It noted that the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (DC, SCID) to carry out a thorough, impartial and professional investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Command reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and professionalism and will keep the public informed as further developments emerge from the investigation.