Ebem Ohafia Incident: Abia Gets New CP

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has on Tuesday ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioner of Police (CP), Abia State Command, Okon Ene, to the Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Ene’s redeployment is said to be in connection with the misuse of firearms by a policeman at Ebem Ohafia area of Abia State on Friday, 17th April, 2020 which led to the unfortunate death of one Mr. Ifeanyi Arunsi.
According to a statement by DCP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP condemned the incident, describing it as “glaring unprofessional conduct.”

He said the IGP also condemned the resort to self-help by some people and the resultant arson and damage to Government property and operational assets of the Nigeria Police Force.

He however set-up a Special Investigation Panel headed by the DIG Anthony Michael Ogbizi, in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the unfortunate incident.

Meanwhile, the IGP noted that the Panel will review police actions and inactions prior, during and after the death of Mr. Ifeanyi Arunsi and the circumstances surrounding the attack on the police station and damage to property.

“In a related development, the IGP has ordered the immediate deployment of CP Janet Agbede as the new Commissioner of Police, Abia State. She takes over from CP Okon Ene who has been redeployed to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.”

While condoling the family and friends of the Late Ifeanyi Arunsi, the IGP enjoined the people of Ebem Ohafia in Abia State not to take the laws into their own hands but rather allow the course of justice to prevail at all times.

He assured that the investigation into this case will be swift and thorough noting that justice will surely be done to all parties.