Onitsha on fire as people protest the shooting of a Hero Beer truck driver to death by police man

A policeman, yesterday, allegedly shot dead a 'Hero' beer truck driver during a road rage in Onitsha, Anambra state. The truck driver had parked his truck in a manner that was disturbing other road users by he policeman's judgement says an eyewitness. The said policeman was part of an escort van and came down from his escort vehicle and approached the truck driver during which  an argument ensued. It was at this point that the policeman shot the truck driver and he died. See more photos

This morning, an angry mob, including truck drivers and conductors came out in their numbers to protest the death of their colleague. They burnt tyres and blocked the gate leading to the company where the policeman worked. When the protest seemed to be getting out of hand, the army had to be called in and they came with an armored tank.