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Police Begin Trial Of Officer In Fatal Shooting Of Enugu Musician

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9 months ago

October 27, 2024

The Enugu State Police Command announced on Sunday that the investigation into the fatal shooting of renowned traditional Ogene musician, Chikezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah, has been concluded, and an orderly room trial of the officer involved has commenced.

On Saturday, the command identified the officer as Ozonwanji Joseph, who was attached to the command’s Anti-Cult Tactical Squad (ACTS) unit.

In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, conveyed that the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, assured residents of the state and Nigerians at large that justice would be served.

According to the statement, the Commissioner has ordered the immediate redeployment of the ACTS unit’s Commander, Ekeleme Chidobe, to facilitate a thorough review of the unit’s operations following reports of alleged illegal activities.

The statement partly read, “Following the tragic and unwarranted shooting and killing of Enugu-based Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah, the Enugu State Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) has concluded its investigation into the incident.

“Consequently, the orderly room trial of the implicated Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph, has commenced. This trial will facilitate the next course of action in accordance with the Nigeria Police Force’s disciplinary procedures.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the officer in charge of the tactical squad, SP Ekeleme Chidobe, to enable a comprehensive review of the squad’s operations.

“CP Kanayo reaffirms his commitment to ensuring that justice is done in this case and to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism among all police officers in the state.”

The statement further noted that the police chief urged Nigerians to “continue to keep the faith and support the police, especially in bringing this case to a justifiable conclusion.”

The command’s spokesperson reported that the incident occurred late on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters as the victim was leaving following a friendly visit.

While Ndukwe noted that the motive of the officer responsible for the shooting remains unclear, the Commissioner has directed a full-scale investigation into the incident.

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BREAKING: Scores Feared Dead As Suspected IPOB Members Unleash Terror On Imo Community

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19 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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Gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have attacked Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma and Ndiakuwata Uno communities in Arondizuogu and Ideato North local government areas of Imo State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred Friday morning when the assailants invaded the communities.

DSP Henry Okoye, Police Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Command confirmed this in a statement on Friday.

According to the statement, over seven persons were killed in the attack while several others were critically injured.

Okoye said the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Aboki Danjuma condemned the incident, assuring that the perpetrators will be brought to book.

“The senseless assault, which claimed the lives of over seven persons and left several others critically injured, was described by the CP as barbaric, inhumane, and totally unacceptable.

“He assured the public that the Command has deployed adequate operational and intelligence assets to identify, apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“Consequently, the CP has led a tactical unit for intense combing of the affected areas and affirmed that the situation is now under control, and proactive security measures have been taken to forestall further attacks and restore lasting peace in the region,” the statement added.

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JUST IN: Pandemonium At Benin Abattoir As Gunmen Attempt To Arrest Butchers Union President

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20 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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There was pandemonium on Friday morning at the Benin Abattoir when some uniformed gunmen allegedly led by one SP Anetor attempted to arrest Chief Sunny Omokaro, the National President of the Butchers Union of Nigeria.

Most Butchers had resumed work early as usual and were about to commence their daily tasks when they noticed an unregistered black Hilux van and a Toyota Hiace bus with Edo task force covering the plate number carrying heavily armed men stationed nearby.

According to eyewitnesses, some of the armed men alighted from the vehicle and claimed they had “orders from above” to arrest Chief Sunny Omokaro.

It was gathered that when the head of the team, Anetor was asked for an ID or warrant of arrest, he could not produce any.

The move sparked outrage among the butchers, who immediately resisted the attempt and demanded that the armed men arrest all of them instead if they must arrest their leader.

Some said since the men could not disclose who sent them and their purpose, they were resisted and forced to leave the slaughter premises.

Unable to execute the arrest due to the butchers’ stiff resistance and loud protests, the gunmen were eventually forced to retreat, driving away in their vehicles, which included the Toyota Hilux van and the Hiace bus bearing a plate cover with “Edo State Task Force” inscription.

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BREAKING: Gunmen Strike Again, Kill 14 Passengers On Their Way From Plateau Market

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22 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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It was another dark day on Thursday, July 24, 2025, after gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits ambushed a vehicle coming back from the popular Bokkos market in Plateau State, killing 14 passengers, including women and babies.

Eyewitnesses who narrated the incident to DAILY POST said the victims were on their way home from the weekly market after they had conducted their businesses when they were attacked and killed along Chirang Road in Mangor District of the LGA.

One of the eyewitnesses, who did not want his name mentioned, said the heavily armed men blocked the road when the vehicle approached and opened fire sporadically, killing the victims and injuring many others.

Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Forum (BCDF), Farmasum Fuddang, who also confirmed the incident in a statement seen by DAILY POST on Friday, said it was shocking that despite several peace and reconciliation meetings and efforts to broker peace between farming and herding communities in the council, some bandits would still go ahead to kill innocent people.

“The victims were returning from the weekly market in Bokkos town when their vehicle was ambushed. Victims included women and little babies,” Fuddang said in the statement.

“This violence occurs despite various so-called peace and reconciliation efforts,” the chairman said.

Fuddang, who did not mince words in accusing Fulani militias of launching the attack, said the fact was clear that they were the culprits, insisting that their goal is to take control of the entire local government area, which is recognized as the potato headquarters of Nigeria.