The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of a cop that killed an Aba resident, one Mr. Emmanuel Okocha.
The killer cop identified as Corporal Obaji Njoku, attached to the Abayi Police Division was said to have shot the deceased on the ever-busy Aba-Owerri road in Osisioma Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Maureen Chinaka on behalf of the Commissioner of Police (CP), Kenechukwu Onwuemelie disclosed that the said personnel had been apprehended.
CP Onwuemelie in the statement disclosed that the command has initiated disciplinary procedures on the matter.
This is as the state police boss stated that the affected police officer will face the full course of appropriate administrative and legal consequences.
“The Abia State Command is aware of the news regarding the incident resulting in the death of Mr. Emmanuel Okocha, shot by a police officer.
“Preliminary inquiries into the matter revealed that a police Corporal Obaji Njoku, attached to Abayi Police Division under Abia State Police Command shot at Mr. Emmanuel Okocha along Aba-Owerri Road.
“The officer has been apprehended, and necessary disciplinary procedures have been initiated.
“Appropriate disciplinary actions and sanctions will be effected soonest, and he will face the full course of appropriate administrative and legal consequences.
“In this regard, representatives of the bereaved family and stakeholders will be carried along as the proceedings progress.
“The Abia State Police Command states without prevarication that the incident is unfortunate, and regrettable.
“The Command uses this medium to publicly commiserate with the family, friends, and well-wishers of the deceased.
“The Abia State Police Command remains steadfast in upholding professionalism and the rule of law.
“We unequivocally condemn any act of misconduct, unprofessionalism, and indiscipline among our officers.”
Abia Police Command Arrests Killer Cop
