Police CPL Who Killed Abia Businessman Dismissed, Set For Criminal Prosecution (Photo)

Abia State police command has announced the dismissal of former Corporal Obagi Njok from the Nigeria Police Force after he was found guilty of misuse of firearm by shooting and killing Abia businessman, Mr. Emmanuel Okocha in Aba.

Spokespersons of the police command, ASP Maureen Chinaka in a statement said the dismissal follows the conclusion of disciplinary action of him in which the family of the deceased was carried along, and where it was discovered that Njok was guilty of “discreditable conduct”.

She noted that the former police officer has been handed over to the Abia State government for investigation and prosecution of the criminal offence.

She said, “Police Corporal Obagi Njok (as he then was) was found guilty of discreditable conduct to with misuse of firearm and has therefore been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force. Investigation into the criminal aspects of his conduct has also been concluded and the matter has therefore been handed over to the office of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Abia state on 24/05/2024 for prosecution in court.

“The Abia State Police Command remains steadfast in upholding professionalism and the rule of law. We unequivocally condemn any act of misconduct, unprofessionalism, and indiscipline among our officers.”.