Three policemen have been arrested for killing one Mr. Jude Oguzie while on his way to a wedding in Owerri, Imo State.
Report gathered that the man was killed on Saturday after he was stopped at a police check point on Owerri-Orlu Expressway.
It was learnt that the policemen have been identified and arrested by the police.
Orlando Ikeokwu, spokesman for the state police said:
“The Imo State Police Command has condemned the killing of one Jude Oguzie by operatives attached to the command on December 5, along the Njaba/Owerri Road.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Isaac Akinmoyede, wondered why the officers refused to adhere to the rules guiding the use of firearms.
“He, therefore, ordered investigation into the matter, with a view to unravelling the cause of the incident. The officers involved have, however, been identified, arrested and are presently in custody.
“The CP, while sympathising with the family of the deceased, urged them to remain calm, as the command would do everything possible to ensure that justice is done.
“The command regrets the killing of the deceased under any guise, especially now that the force is doing everything within its powers to put an end to incidents of brutality and incivility to members of the public.”
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