Sequel to the weighty allegations of unprofessionalism, high-handedness, and extra-judicial killings levelled against Police officers serving at the Zone 13 Command, Ukpo-Dunukofia, and the Anambra State Command, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has set up a Special Investigation Panel under the IGP Monitoring and Mentoring Unit to commence investigations.
Nigeriacrime.com gathered that the officers allegedly involved are CSP Patrick Agbazue, officer-in-charge of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Anambra State Command; SP Nwode Nkeiruka, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo-Dunukofia, and Inspector Harrison Akama attached to the RRS,
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi the allegations were made on social media platforms.
“In light of the serious allegations levelled against the officers, they reported at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja on Friday 17th February 2023, on the directives of the IGP for commencement of investigations to ascertain the veracity of the allegations for further necessary action, while the panel has been given a period of two weeks to come up with a report of investigations.
The officers allegedly involved are CSP Patrick Agbazue, officer-in-charge of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Anambra State Command; SP Nwode Nkeiruka, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo-Dunukofia, and Inspector Harrison Akama attached to the RRS.
“The Force enjoins any member of the public who has had experiences or information on acts of high-handedness, extortion, or extra-judicial killings by the officers in question, to forward same with detailed information via mobile number 08036242591, or by email via pressforabuja@police.gov.ng, igpmufhq@npf-c4i.com to enable the panel achieve a wholistic investigation.
“The Inspector-General of Police has assured that the findings of the investigations will determine the next line of action, even as he promises that the Force will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is done in the case and sanctions meted to any officers found guilty accordingly.”