The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of
Zone 13, Mr Muri Musa, on Friday approved the recommended punishment of
dismissal for Inspector Edem Ebong.
It would be recalled that Ebong allegedly shot and killed
five persons and injured four others for no justifiable reasons at Golf Estate,
Enugu metropolis, on June 20, 2021.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen
by the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, in
Enugu.
Ndukwe said the AIG also approved that Ebong who was
attached to the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9 Umuahia where the incident
took place, be prosecuted.
He said the Enugu State Commissioner of Police appreciated
residents’ understanding and patience while disciplinary trial and
investigation lasted.
He said the commissioner also reassured the residents of the
state’s commitment to always deal decisively with erring police officers.
“The approval is sequel to the Command’s conclusion of the
disciplinary trial and thorough investigation launched into the case of alleged
shooting and killing of five persons and the injury of four others for no
justifiable reasons, by Ebong.
“To this end, the commissioner has reiterated commitment to
always deal decisively with police officers found culpable in disciplinary
offences against extant codes of conduct, rules of engagement and standard
operating procedures of the Nigeria Police.
“This is more if the issue concerns respect for fundamental
human rights of citizens,” he said.
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com