The Police has arrested an official of Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency who allegedly beat a motorist to death on Friday February 4 .
The state Commissioner of Police, Mudassiru Abdullahi ordered the arrest as confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Mohammad Jalige.
Eyewitnesses said the incident which occurred along the Ali Akilu Road, in the Ungwan Sarki metropolis around 4pm, led to heavy gridlock around the area.
It was further learnt that the deceased was hit with a stick during the argument .
Commenting on the incident, Jalige said the police will commence full investigation. He said;
“There was an altercation between KASTLEA and some drivers. They beat him and was rushed to hospital where he died. So, the drivers decided to block the main road in protest but we stopped them.”
