The Enugu State Police Command has announced that the orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, who was involved in the tragic killing of Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, has been completed.
According to a statement from the command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Inspector was found guilty and has received the maximum punishment of dismissal. He will also face prosecution in accordance with the Police Act and Regulations of 2020.
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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 13, which covers Anambra and Enugu States, approved the recommendations for the Inspector's dismissal and court prosecution. As a result, he has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and was arraigned at the Enugu East Magistrate Court on October 28, 2024, for the crime of murder.
The Chief Magistrate has ordered that the former officer be remanded in the Enugu Correctional Custodial Centre and that the case be transferred to the Attorney General of Enugu State for further legal action. The trial has been adjourned to November 12, 2024.
In his statement, Ndukwe also mentioned that the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, expresses his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased. He also expressed gratitude to the government, people of Enugu State, and the public for their support throughout the case.
CP Kanayo reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force is a disciplined government agency and under his leadership, the Command will ensure that all officers are held accountable for their actions.
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