Nigerian Policemen Kill 24-year-old Man In Anambra
A 24-year-old man simply identified as Ebuka has been confirmed dead after he was shot by a group of policemen along Onitsha/Owerri Road in Anambra State.
An X user, Harrison Gwamnishu who claimed to be privy to the situation, said the deceased was shot by the police on Wednesday while moving on the highway.
The netizen said the deceased was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment but was later pronounced dead due to the gunshot wounds.
Gwamnishu added that the police officers who committed the murder immediately went into hiding to evade justice and shared pictures and videos of the incident on his X page.
He wrote: “24 year old Ebuka was allegedly shot and k!lled today by some police officers along Onitsha/Owerri road.
“The officers involved are currently in hideout. Ebuka was rushed to the hospital and confirmed dead. His body has been deposited at the mortuary……..
“THIS IS A CALL TO THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE @PoliceNG @Princemoye1 @AnambraPolice to respond to this ASAP!, and ensure the officers are brought to Justice.”
Reacting, the Nigeria Police Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi described the incident as sad, promising that the force would intensify efforts to ensure the culprits are punished.
He said, “This is sad. The Force Headquarters has ordered the CPs Anambra and Imo to fish out the men and carry out a thorough investigation into the matter.
“The FHQ will not in any way condone this kind of act. This will be looked into, and we will compel the command whose AOR this occurred to update us all. May his soul rest in peace, while justice must be done.”
Anambra State Police Command said the police commissioner had ordered the detention of the patrol team members over the murder.
It said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID) for proper investigation.
The command wrote: “The CP directs immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID), Awka, sues for calm and assures that the Command will ensure a thorough investigation into the case for justice to prevail.
“Further development shall be Communicated, please.”
This incident is another indication that police brutality has not ended in Nigeria.
For instance, last week, students of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) expressed concerns over alleged police extortion, harassment, and intimidation in Abakaliki and its surroundings.
The students noted that the actions of the police had become a significant source of distress for them.
According to the students, it is troubling to see the police, who are supposed to protect citizens, engage in actions that undermine their constitutional roles.
They described the current situation as “worrisome” and “unbecoming,” stressing that the police actions are a stark deviation from their duty to ensure public safety.
Regarding the issue, Comrade Oshim Tobias Nkwegu, the President of the Students’ Union Government at Ebonyi State University, wrote a letter to the Commissioner of Police, Augustine Ogbodo about their plight.
THIS IS A CALL TO THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE @PoliceNG @Princemoye1 @AnambraPolice to respond to this ASAP!, and ensure the officers are brought to Justice.#EndPoliceBrutality
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— Harrison Gwamnishu (@HarrisonBbi18) September 4, 2024
This is sad. The Force Headquarters has ordered the CPs Anambra and Imo to fish out the men and carry out a thorough investigation into the matter. The FHQ will not in any way condone this kind of act. This will be looked into, and we will compel the command whose AOR this… https://t.co/sQMJAkkdMY
— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) September 4, 2024
The CP directs immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID), Awka, sues for calm and assures that the Command will ensure a thorough investigation into the case for justice to prevail.
Further development shall be Communicated,please
