The Enugu State police command on Saturday released photos of the officer who allegedly murdered popular traditional Ogene musician Okezie Chikezie Mba, better known as Igbo-Jah.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) earlier reports that the musician was murdered around 8:10pm on October 25 at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.
The police identified the officer as Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, “Insp Ozonwanji has been identified as responsible for the shooting.
“He is currently in custody and will be made to face the full weight of the law upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
Meanwhile the state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, in company of top officials of the State Government, visited the family of the deceased singer.
The commissioner reassured the deceased singer’s family that a full-scale investigation that will facilitate prompt and appropriate disciplinary actions against the police officers is currently on-going.
The CP emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined organization where erring police officers are made to face the consequences of their actions to serve as deterrence to others.
He restated his sympathy and empathy to everyone affected by the unfortunate and callous murder of the musician, urging all and sundry to keep faith with the police while justice is done to the case.
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