Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph
Killer cop dismissed, remanded over murder of Enugu musician
The Enugu State Police Command has completed the orderly room trial of Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, who was implicated in the murder of Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba.
In a statement from command spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe, it was announced that Inspector Ozonwanji was found guilty and received the maximum penalty of dismissal, followed by prosecution in accordance with the Police Act and Regulations 2020.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 (which covers the Anambra and Enugu State commands), approved the trial recommendations to dismiss and prosecute the inspector.
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As a result, he was dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and was arraigned today, October 28, 2024, at the Enugu East Magistrate Court on charges of murder.
The Chief Magistrate ordered the former officer to be remanded in the Enugu Correctional Custodial Centre and directed the case file to be transmitted to the Attorney General of Enugu State for further judicial action.
The trial has been adjourned to November 12, 2024.
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