Males of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a police corporal, Obagi Njok, for capturing an Abia-born businessman recognized as Emmanuel Okocha useless.
This got here following the decision for justice by the residents of the Abiriba group within the Ohafia Native Authorities Space within the state following the alleged killing of Okocha by a trigger-happy policeman in Aba.
They alleged that officers from the Speedy Response Squad of the Nigeria Police Drive, on Friday, shot the businessman useless alongside MCC Abayi-Aba for allegedly refusing to bribe them regardless of having full car paperwork.
An announcement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, on Saturday revealed that Njok was hooked up to the Abayi Police Division earlier than the incident.
The assertion learn partly, “The officer has been apprehended, and obligatory disciplinary procedures have been initiated.
“Acceptable disciplinary actions and sanctions will likely be effected soonest, and he’ll face the total course of acceptable administrative and authorized penalties.
“On this regard, representatives of the bereaved household and stakeholders will likely be carried alongside because the proceedings progress.”
Describing the incident as unlucky, Chinaka commiserated with the deceased’s household, mates, and well-wishers.
“The Abia State Police Command states that the incident is unlucky and regrettable. The command makes use of this medium to publicly commiserate with the deceased’s household, mates, and well-wishers,” the assertion learn.
The PPRO additionally assured residents of the command’s dedication to prioritise professionalism and the rule of legislation.
“The Abia State Police Command stays steadfast in upholding professionalism and the rule of legislation.
“We unequivocally condemn any act of misconduct, unprofessionalism, and indiscipline amongst our officers,” he said.
