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Police Dismiss Inspector For Alleged Murder

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November 26, (THEWILL) – A Police Inspector who allegedly shot and killed five persons and injured four others in Enugu State has been dismissed.

Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 13, AIG Muri Musa, on Friday approved the dismissal of the Inspector, Edem Ebong.

Ebong, who was attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9 Umuahia, had on June 20, 2021, killed five persons and injured four others, at Golf Estate, Enugu.

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A statement issued on Friday by the Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, said, the police also approved the prosecution of the former Inspector for murder.

The statement read: “The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 13, Ukpo-Dunukofia Anambra State, AIG Muri Umar Musa, LLB, BL, has approved the recommended punishment of dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force and prosecution of Inspector Edem Ebong, hitherto attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9 Umuahia, for the offence of murder.

“The approval is sequel to the Command’s conclusion of disciplinary trial and thorough investigation launched into the case of alleged shooting and killing of five persons, as well as the injury of four others for no justifiable reasons, by the Police Inspector, at Golf Estate Enugu, on 20/06/2021.

“To this end, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abubakar Lawal, fdc, while appreciating the general public, particularly residents of the State, for the level of patience and understanding shown while the disciplinary trial and investigation into the case lasted, has reiterated commitment to always deal decisively with Police Officers of the Command, found culpable in disciplinary offences against extant codes of conduct, rules of engagement and standard operating procedures of the Nigeria Police Force, especially as it concerns respect for fundamental human rights of citizens.

“He therefore calls on residents of the State to remain law-abiding and promptly report erring Police Officers to the nearest Police Station; or by calling the Command’s hotlines on: 08032003702, 08086671202, 08075390883 or 08098880172. Or alternatively send emails to contact042ppro@gmail.com. He assures that such reports shall be accorded the necessary confidentiality and action.”

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