UPDATE: Policeman Who Shot Dead Musician, Remanded In Prison

• A police officer accused of shooting, and killing a musician in Enugu state has been made to face the music of the law.

• Daily Report Nigeria recalls that an Ogene musician was shot and killed in Enugu state, by a policeman.

A police inspector, identified as Ozonwanji Joseph has been arraigned in court for the murder of an Enugu Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba.

Recall that families and friends of the musician have cried out for help and justice after the victim was reportedly shot 8 times by the police, which led to his death.

In recent news, and according to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the officer has been dismissed from office.

The statement reads;

“Accordingly, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 (covering Anambra and Enugu States’ Commands), approved the orderly trial recommendations to dismiss and prosecute the Inspector in court. Hence, he has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and was today, October 28, 2024, arraigned at the Enugu East Magistrate Court for the offense of murder.

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The Chief Magistrate ordered the remand of the former officer in the Enugu Correctional Custodial Centre and the transmission of the case file to the Attorney General of Enugu State for further judicial action. The trial was adjourned to November 12, 2024.”

The spokesperson also added that the commissioner of police sends his warm condolences to the family of the victim, while reaffirming that the police will continue to uphold its strictness, and make all officers found guilty face the law.