Police commence investigation of ex-Gov Obiano, others over extra-judicial killings in Anambra, summons indicted officers
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, has announced the setting up of a special investigation panel under his Monitoring and Mentoring Unit to commence investigations into some weighty allegations of unprofessionalism, high-handedness, and extra-judicial killings leveled against its officers serving at the Zone 13 Command, in Ukpo-Dunukofia, and the Anambra State Command.
The allegations were lodged by social media users who urged the police chief to investigate the former governor, along with police officers who served in the state for culpability in the extra-judicial killings which occurred during the administration of immediate past Governor of the Anambra State, Chief Wille Obiano.
A statement confirming the development, issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Friday, further disclosed that following the ‘serious allegations leveled against the officers, the affected police operatives ‘reported at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja today Friday 17th February, 2023, on the directives of the IGP for commencement of investigations to ascertain the veracity of the allegations for further necessary action, while the panel has been given a period of two weeks to come up with a report of investigations.’
The affected officers include; CSP Patrick Agbazue, officer-in-charge of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Anambra State Command; SP Nwode Nkeiruka, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo-Dunukofia, and Inspector Harrison Akama attached to the RRS.
“The Force enjoins any member of the public who has had experiences or information on acts of high-handedness, extortion, or extra-judicial killings by the officers in question, to forward same with detailed information via mobile number 08036242591, or by email via pressforabuja@police.gov.ng, igpmufhq@npf-c4i.com to enable the panel achieve a holistic investigation.
“The Inspector-General of Police has assured that the findings of the investigations will determine the next line of action, even as he promises that the Force will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is done in the case and sanctions meted to any officers found guilty accordingly,” the police said.
