The Enugu State Police Command has revealed the police inspector who shot the Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba at the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad facility of the Command in Enugu.
Chikezie Okezie Nwamba also known as Igbo-Jah, who popularized the Igbo culture through his Ogene music was shot dead by a police inspector when he and his ogene troop were departing from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad facility after a friendly visit.
The unprovoked killing of Igbo-Jah by Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph raised a major concern to the public as a promising law abiding individual’s life was brutally snatched even within a police station.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo confirming the incidence assures the public that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined organization where erring officers are made to face the consequences of their actions so as to serve as deterrence to others.
CP Kanayo in a bulletin signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, further revealed that the investigation of the errant officer, Ozonwanji Joseph is concluded and the Officer in Charge of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, SP Ekeleme Chidobe, redeployed.
Meanwhile, the CP and some officials of the Enugu State Government have paid a condolence visit to the family of the slain Ogene Musician at Ogui Nike in Enugu state.
The government delegation led by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Victor Udeh, among other senior government officials condemned strongly the act even as he stated that the state government has zero tolerance for killing of innocent Enugu citizen or resident.
Addressing Igbo-Jah’s family, Prof. Onyia said, “We have come as a delegation from His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah to the family to extend our deep condolences on the passing and brutal killing of your son, your brother and our brother. The governor has directed us to come and share in your deep pain and to deliver his message that we are going to make sure that justice is done.”
“The state government will work with this family every step of the way because enough is enough. Every single life in Enugu counts and for us to wake up to such sad news is something that we will never take lightly.”
“To the children, His Excellency is saying take heart. We will ensure that justice is served. That is one thing we can assure the family; we cannot sit down and fold our hands and allow such an incident to go without consequence.”
“We are really sorry about your loss, our loss. May God strengthen and bless this family as we go through this difficult time,” the SSG said.
In his response, Chief Joseph Mba, Igbo-Jah’s elder brother speaking on behalf of their family commended the Governor for the thoughtful gesture to commiserate with them in their time of grief.
Chief Joseph Mbah further appeals to the state government, “We are also counting on government’s help towards the welfare and education of his children and family – two boys, one girl, and of course, his wife.”
“But importantly, we want to thank the governor from the bottom of our hearts for the way he has shown human feeling and leadership on this matter. We have seen his determination to do things differently,” he said.
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