The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed the officer who killed musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba known as Igbo-Jah while the court has adjourned his trial till November 12, 2024.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening.
“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,” Ndukwe said.
“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 on Monday, October 28 arraigned at the Enugu East Magistrate Court for the offence 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.”
Ndukwe said the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has once again extended his condolences to the family, friends and associates of the deceased.
Uzuegbu has also expressed his gratitude to the government, people of Enugu State and the public for their support throughout the case.
Ndukwe added that CP Kanayo as re-emphasized 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.
