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Enugu Musician Murder: Killer Cop Dismissed From NPF, Remanded In Prison

Ozonwanji Joseph, a police inspector who was suspected of killing Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, an Ogene musician, has been fired from the Nigeria Police Force.

According to DAILY POST, the officer fatally shot Igbo-Jah, a well-known musician, on Friday, causing outrage.

The police said in a Monday update that the officer was found guilty and dismissed immediately.

DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Enugu State Police Command, signed the update.

“The orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, has been concluded, the Enugu State Police Command informs the public,” he stated. The Inspector was found to be responsible, and in accordance with the Police Act and Regulations 2020, he received the maximum punishment of dismissal.

“Consequently, the recommendations for an orderly trial to dismiss the Inspector and bring a legal case against him were approved by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 (encompassing the Commands of Anambra and Enugu States).

As a result, he was fired from the Nigeria Police Force and was arraigned for murder today, October 28, 2024, at the Enugu East Magistrate Court.

“The former officer was remanded in the Enugu Correctional Custodial Centre, and the case file was sent to the Attorney General of Enugu State for further judicial action,” the Chief Magistrate wrote. On November 12, 2024, the trial was postponed.

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