My Police husband shot by colleague, left to die- Wife cries to IGP, PSC for help
My Police husband shot by colleague, left to die — Wife cries to IGP, PSC for help
Augustina Amadin had always been a steadfast supporter of her husband’s career in the Nigeria Police Force, standing by him through various transfers across states and managing their household diligently.
However, according to Saturday Vanguard’s report when they visited their apartment in White Sand, Isheri Oshun area of Lagos State, she couldn’t hide her profound disappointment and sense of betrayal as she looked at her husband, a mere shadow of his former self.
Amadin Monday, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was allegedly shot by a junior colleague—an Inspector—on September 26, 2021, while returning to base at Ezi-Nze division of the Enugu State Police Command. Since then, their lives have been drastically altered. Monday, once vibrant, now spends his days confined to bed, his left thigh encased in metal rods and cast, emblematic of both physical and emotional imprisonment.
His police uniform, once a symbol of authority and pride, now hangs forgotten in a wardrobe, a poignant reminder of the life he once led. The family’s plight has been exacerbated by financial struggles, forcing their children to abandon their studies. Their eldest son deferred his Linguistics program due to financial constraints, while another had to withdraw from studying Electrical/Electronics Engineering at Nasarawa State Polytechnic. Even their third son, despite a commendable JAMB score, couldn’t pursue higher education.
Mrs. Amadin recounted the challenges: “My fourth child wrote her exams in a village in Delta State because we couldn’t afford fees in Lagos. My youngest is still in secondary school; all my sons work menial jobs to support the family.”
Compounding their hardships is the lack of assistance from the Police authorities despite repeated appeals. Mrs. Amadin, now the sole caregiver, struggles with the trauma and added responsibilities of caring for her husband and children. She expressed dismay over the authorities’ inaction on their petitions to investigate and discipline the officer responsible for her husband’s injury.
She lamented, “The Inspector who shot my husband continues his duties as if nothing happened, while my husband and our family bear the consequences.”
The incident has also taken a toll on Monday’s mental health as he grapples with guilt and the harsh realities of his new life. Mrs. Amadin, despite her best efforts, feels the strain of inadequate support and resources, affecting her own well-being.
Their story is one of resilience in the face of adversity, underscored by a plea for justice and support amidst their profound struggles.
