This comes on the heels of the recent outcry by the Abiriba community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State over the alleged killing of the businessman by an officer attached to the Rapid Response Unit of the Nigerian Police Force.
Okocha was allegedly shot dead along Aba-Owerri road in Aba for allegedly refusing to bribe some policemen despite having a complete vehicle license.
The Abia State Police Command while disclosing the arrest of the officer in a statement on Saturday by its spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, revealed that necessary disciplinary measures have been initiated and the culprit will be made the face the full course of legal consequences.
The statement read: “The Abia State Police Command is aware of trending online news regarding the incident resulting in the death of Mr Emmanuel Okocha, shot by a police officer. The Command hereby issues the following statement for the purpose of informing the public.
“Preliminary Inquiries into the matter reveal that a Police Corporal Obagi Njok, attached to Abayi Police Division under Abia State Police Command, shot at Mr Emmanuel Okocha along Aba-Owerri Road.
“The officer has been apprehended, and necessary disciplinary procedures have been initiated. Appropriate disciplinary actions and sanctions will be effected soonest, and he will face the full course of appropriate administrative and legal consequences.
“In this regard, representatives of the bereaved family and stakeholders will be carried along as the proceedings progress.
“The Abia State Police Command states without prevarication that the incident is unfortunate, and regrettable.
“The Command uses this medium to publicly commiserate with the family, friends, and well-wishers of the deceased.
“The Abia State Police Command remains steadfast in upholding professionalism and the rule of law.
“We unequivocally condemn any act of misconduct, unprofessionalism and indiscipline among our officers.”
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Wicked policeman
ReplyDeleteYou will also be killed since you prefer bribe to human life.
May the soul of the person you killed hunt you.
Oh dear Emmanuel see how this stupid, wicked And Foolish Police Man killed you ooo
ReplyDeleteMay your death Hurt him Forever...
Rest well 🙏🙏
This is all shades of wrong
ReplyDeleteThey keep campaigning for good governance yet the system is so bad. Rip sir and condolences to the family he left behind
May the Soul of the Dead Rest in Peace.
ReplyDeletePolicemen are the Known Gun men
This is mind boggling. Don’t these ppl earn a salary? Isn’t it better to stage a strike or work to rule demanding a wage increase instead of terrorizing lawful citizens who are already paying taxes for bribes. When bad habits become normalized. Every citizen should stop paying bribes.
ReplyDeleteThe bereaved family left behind who may never find peace because he died so senselessly. May his soul find peace with is Creator and his loved ones be comforted.
Just look at this handsome man they wasted.
ReplyDeleteAsinn!!
DeleteThe man fine oooooo
DeleteSee those eyes
Wicked police man. Police and bribery n 5 and 6.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace.
See how his life was cut short all for what!, smh. May God rest your soul
ReplyDeleteHe may have been high on some drinks or sniffed stuff. These police officers take drugs and all sorts before going on the high way.
ReplyDeleteMay him and his generation suffer for killing this young man
Chai 😪
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace.
Jeeez🤤 this is so bad, which kind country be this? The way and manner this police officers take people's life is getting out of hand, we cannot trust this people anymore, I'm just tired of this country. The next news will be that someone was kidnapped by ritualistic. God abeg oh.
ReplyDeleteLicious babe
Na wah oo. Innocent man gone for refusing to bribe police!! What a country.
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