CRIME: POLICEMAN ARRESTED IN ABIA FOR SHOOTING A BUSINESSMAN

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The Abia State Police Command has detained Obagi Njok, a police corporal, for fatally shooting Emmanuel Okocha, a businessman from Abia.

This happened in response to the state’s people of the Abiriba community in the Ohafia Local Government Area calling for justice for the purported murder of Okocha in Aba by a trigger-happy police officer.

They said that on Friday, despite having valid car documentation, businessman MCC Abayi-Aba was shot and killed by Nigeria Police Force operatives from the Rapid Response Squad for allegedly refusing to bribe them.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, on Saturday revealed that Njok was attached to the Abayi Police Division before the incident.

The statement read in part, “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.”

Describing the incident as unfortunate, Chinaka commiserated with the deceased’s family, friends, and well-wishers.

“The Abia State Police Command states that the incident is unfortunate and regrettable. The command uses this medium to publicly commiserate with the deceased’s family, friends, and well-wishers,” the statement read.

The PPRO also assured residents of the command’s commitment to prioritise professionalism and the rule of law.

“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,” he stated.