The Enugu State Police Command announced on Sunday that the investigation into the fatal shooting of renowned traditional Ogene musician, Chikezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah, has been concluded, and an orderly room trial of the officer involved has commenced.
On Saturday, the command identified the officer as Ozonwanji Joseph, who was attached to the commands Anti-Cult Tactical Squad (ACTS) unit.
In a statement on Sunday, the commands spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, conveyed that the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, assured residents of the state and Nigerians at large that justice would be served.
According to the statement, the Commissioner has ordered the immediate redeployment of the ACTS units Commander, Ekeleme Chidobe, to facilitate a thorough review of the units operations following reports of alleged illegal activities.
The statement partly read, Following the tragic and unwarranted shooting and killing of Enugu-based Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah, the Enugu State Commands Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) has concluded its investigation into the incident.
Consequently, the orderly room trial of the implicated Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph, has commenced. This trial will facilitate the next course of action in accordance with the Nigeria Police Forces disciplinary procedures.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the officer in charge of the tactical squad, SP Ekeleme Chidobe, to enable a comprehensive review of the squads operations.
CP Kanayo reaffirms his commitment to ensuring that justice is done in this case and to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism among all police officers in the state.
The statement further noted that the police chief urged Nigerians to continue to keep the faith and support the police, especially in bringing this case to a justifiable conclusion.
The commands spokesperson reported that the incident occurred late on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squads Headquarters as the victim was leaving following a friendly visit.
While Ndukwe noted that the motive of the officer responsible for the shooting remains unclear, the Commissioner has directed a full-scale investigation into the incident.
The Ogun State government, through the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise.
The incident, which happened on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state.
The principal was given 24 hours to explain her actions and why disciplinary actions should not be taken against her for acting against the instructions of constituted authority.
Subsequently, a letter of condolence was sent to the bereaved family, commiserating with them on the sudden death of their loving son and promising to get justice for the family.
The letter, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, described the late learner as an exceptional pupil who would be missed by his colleagues, the school, and the state at large.
It then prayed for requisite strength for the family to bear the irreplaceable loss as well as for the repose of the departed soul.
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