From Our Correspondent
A Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command is said to have been arrested and detained for the alleged murder of a traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba. He was popularly known as Igbo-Jah.
The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on Friday October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.
The musician was reportedly leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the police officer fired his rifle, hitting the victim. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for an autopsy.
The Commissioner of Police, *CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, is said to have ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID to conduct a full-scale investigation that will facilitate prompt and appropriate disciplinary actions against the police officer.
The CP empathised and consoled the victim’s family, friends, and associates, describing the unfortunate incident as “unacceptable.” He assured that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be sanctioned in line with the law to serve as a deterrent.
CP Kanayo urged everyone connected to the victim to remain calm and cooperate with the police to ensure that justice is served.
Spokesman of the Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the story.
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