Murder of Enugu musician: Police chief, govt officials visit family, identify killer cop

Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, in company of top officials of the State Government, on Saturday, visited the family of the murdered Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba (a.k.a. Igbo-Jah).

Recall that the popular musician was shot dead by a policeman on Friday night.

During the visit to the family of the deceased, CP Kanayo reassured the family, relatives, friends and the people of Enugu State that the ongoing investigation into the case would be concluded within record time and justice duly served.

The CP emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remained a disciplined organisation where erring police officers were made to face the consequences of their actions to serve as deterrence to others.

He restated his sympathy and empathy to everyone affected by the unfortunate and callous murder of the musician, urging all and sundry to keep faith with the police while justice is done to the case.

Meanwhile, according to the spokesperson of the Enugu Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the “Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph “m”, whose unredacted photographs are attached, has been identified as responsible for the shooting.”

“He is currently in custody and will be made to face the full weight of the law upon the conclusion of the investigation,” Ndukwe stated.

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