IGP Usman Alkali Baba
Police dismiss Inspector for killing 5 people in Enugu Golf Estate shooting
[From CHINEDU NWAFOR, Abakaliki]
Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Inspector, Edem Ebong, attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9 Umuahia after finding him culpable in the shooting to death of five people at Golf Estate Enugu. Many others were also reported injured during the June, 20, 2021 incident.
A statement by the spokesman of Enugu State Police Command, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, on Friday, said the Assistant Inspector-General of the zone, AIG Muri Umat Musa, approved Mr Ebong’s dismissal and prosecution.
The statement added that the sanction against Mr Ebong followed the conclusion of the Command’s disciplinary total and thorough investigation into the incident.
The statement reads: “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
“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.”
The statement further urged the residents of the State to remain law-abiding and promptly report erring Police Officers to the nearest Police Station.
