The Abia State Police Command have reacted over the killing of an Abiriba Businessman, Mr. Emmanuel Okocha, who was shot dead by a police officer in Aba.
Reacting to the incident that occurred yesterday along Aba Owerri Road, Aba, the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, said the command has apprehended the officer that shot Mr Okocha.
According to a statement obtained by Daily9jaInfo, the officer’s name is Corporal Obagi Njok, and he will be facing disciplinary actions and sanctions will be effected soonest.
The Abia State Police Command is aware of trending online news regarding the incident resulting in the death of Mr. Emmanuel Okocha, shot by a police officer. The Command hereby issues the following statement for the purpose of informing the public. https://t.co/FXQwq55e0j pic.twitter.com/XWfZRP6Ad7
— ASP Maureen Chinaka LLB, ANIPR (@MaureenChinaka) April 20, 2024
The full statement read:
The Abia State Police Command is aware of trending online news regarding the incident resulting in the death of Mr. Emmanuel Okocha, shot by a police officer. The Command hereby issues the following statement for the purpose of informing the public.
1. Preliminary Inquiries into the matter reveal that a Police Corporal Obagi Njok, attached to Abayi Police Division under Abia State Police Command shot at Mr. Emmanuel Okocha along Aba-Owerri Road.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
