The Enugu State Police Command said it has concluded the orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, as the officer was implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Nwamba.
In a statement by command spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, Inspector Ozonwanji was found culpable and received the maximum penalty of dismissal, followed by court prosecution in line with the Police Act and Regulations 2020.
“Accordingly, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 (covering Anambra and Enugu States’ Commands), approved the orderly trial recommendations to dismiss and prosecute the Inspector in court.
“Hence, he has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and was today, October 28, 2024, arraigned at the Enugu East Magistrate Court for the offence of murder.
“The Chief Magistrate ordered the remand of the former officer in the Enugu prison and the transmission of the case file to the Attorney General of Enugu State for further judicial action.
“The trial was adjourned to November 12, 2024,” the statement added.
