AIG approves dismissal, prosecution of cop involved in shooting incident in Enugu | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

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The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Mr Muri Musa, on Friday approved the recommended punishment of dismissal for Inspector Edem Ebong.

It would be recalled that Ebong allegedly shot and killed five persons and injured four others for no justifiable reasons at Golf Estate, Enugu metropolis, on June 20, 2021.

Ndukwe said that the AIG also approved that Ebong, hitherto was attached to Special Protection Unit Base 9 Umuahia while the incident took place, be prosecuted. According to him, the commissioner also reassures the residents of the state’s commitment to always deal decisively with erring police officers.

“To this end, the commissioner has reiterated commitment to always deal decisively with police officers found culpable in disciplinary offences against extant codes of conduct, rules of engagement and standard operating procedures of the Nigeria Police.The police spokesman said that the commissioner assured the residents that such reports would be accorded the necessary confidentiality and action.

 

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