After so much tension, the Enugu State Police Command has finally concluded the orderly room trial initiated into the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, by a Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph.
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This tragic incident dates back to the evening of October 25, 2024.
It played out at the headquarters of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad in Enugu State.
Residents of the state had earlier stormed the street to protest the murder.
This protest, backed with social media noise, mounted so much pressure on the force and authorities.
Now, in a statement released on Monday, the Enugu command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said Joseph was found culpable after the investigation.
Maximum Penalty
Ndukwe stated that the Inspector received the maximum penalty of dismissal.
This will be followed by court prosecution in line with the Police Act and Regulations 2020.
The statement read: “The Enugu State Police Command informs the public that the orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, has been concluded.
“The Inspector was found culpable and received the maximum penalty of dismissal.
This will be 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.
“He was today, October 28, 2024, arraigned at the Enugu East Magistrate Court for the offence of murder.”
The Trial
“The Chief Magistrate ordered the remand of the former officer in the Enugu Correctional Custodial Centre.
The case-file must also be transmitted to the Attorney General of Enugu State for further judicial action. The trial was adjourned to November 12, 2024.”
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“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc once again, extends his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased.
He expresses gratitude to the government, people of Enugu State, and the public for their support throughout the case.”
“CP Kanayo reemphasised that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined government agency.
He assures that under his leadership, the Command will continue to hold all erring officers accountable for their actions.”
