Police in Enugu State have revealed the identity of the police inspector who shot dead popular Nigerian musician Chikezie Mba in the state.
Premium Times reported on Friday how a police inspector at the anti-cult unit of the Enugu State Police Command shot dead Mr Mba.
The musician, popularly known as Igbo Jah, was attending an event at a police compound when operatives began firing indiscriminately.
He was shot several times and died on the way to the hospital.
Police officials claimed that the musician was leaving the premises after a “friendly” visit when an inspector fired his rifle “for reasons that are not yet clear.”
Police authorities initially did not mention the inspector’s name, only announcing that he had been arrested.
Meanwhile, Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State has since ordered an investigation into the murder of the musician.
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The identity of the investigator is revealed.
Enugu State Police Spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Saturday night, identified the inspector as Joseph Ozonwanji.
“He is currently in custody and will face the full weight of the law once the investigation is complete,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Ndukwe said.
He attached a photo of the inspector in custody.
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Ndukwe also said that the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, along with other Enugu State government officials, visited the musician’s family late on Saturday.
The statement said Uzuegbu consoled the slain musician’s family and friends as they mourned his death.
He assured the people of Enugu State that the ongoing investigation into the incident would be swiftly concluded and justice would be duly served.
He stressed that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined institution and erring officers are usually punished for their misconduct.
The police chief expressed sympathy for those affected by the musician’s murder.
He called on Nigerians to have confidence in the Nigeria Police Force to ensure justice in the matter.
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