Police inspector has reportedly killed a 27-year-old okada driver for not wearing his face mask.

According to reports, the unidentified man was shot dead by the police inspector at Banana Junction in Amaifeke town near Orlu in Imo State.

HSENations understands that the State Government in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 had ordered the wearing of face mask when the incident occurred.

According to sources at the scene of the incident, the man was asked to pay some amount of money before he could go with his motorcycle.

But the deceased was said to have insisted that he would not pay because others who did not wear facemasks were allowed to go without their bikes being impounded.

“When this argument was going on, I don’t know what happened that led the inspector to shoot him at close range and the man died instantly, forcing the policemen to enter their vehicle and run away,” an eyewitness said as per The Nation.

The incident caused unrest in the town as residents trooped out to protest the killing.

It was gathered that policemen manning Orlu council Headquarters quickly removed their uniforms and disguised as civilians.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede while confirming the incident said the situation has been managed and all those involved in the incident would be arrested and prosecuted.

In another report, the Lagos state police command has stated that it would soon begin the arrest of facemask defaulters in the state.