A statement released by the
command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, says the Inspector was found
culpable and received the maximum penalty of dismissal, followed by court
prosecution in line with the Police Act and Regulations 2020.
“Accordingly, the Assistant
Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 (covering Anambra and Enugu States’
Commands), approved the orderly trial recommendations to dismiss and prosecute
the Inspector in court. Hence, he has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police
Force and was today, October 28, 2024, arraigned at the Enugu East Magistrate
Court for the offense of murder.
The Chief Magistrate ordered
the remand of the former officer in the Enugu Correctional Custodial Centre and
the transmission of the case file to the Attorney General of Enugu State for
further judicial action. The trial was adjourned to November 12, 2024.” the
statement read.
Ndukwe said the state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo
Uzuegbu, extends his condolences to the deceased's family, friends, and
associates and expresses gratitude to the government, people of Enugu State,
and the public for their support throughout the case.
CP Kanayo reemphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined government agency, assuring that under his leadership, the Command will continue to hold all erring officers accountable for their actions.
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