From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Usman Baba, has set up a special investigation panel to investigate allegations of unprofessionalism, high-handedness, and extra-judicial killings leveled against police officers serving at the Zone 13 Command, Ukpo-Dunukofia, and the Anambra State Command.
The IGP, said the panel has become necessary given the weighty allegations against the officers which has gone virile on the social media.
The panel headed by the IGP Monitoring and Mentoring Unit which has commenced investigations would among others ascertain the veracity of the allegations for further necessary action.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumiyiwa Adejobi, who made this known, said the panel has two weeks to submit their report just as he assured that the findings of the investigations will determine the next line of action.
Adejobi, said the affected officers have since reported to the police force headquarters in Abuja, The FPRO, said “In light of the serious allegations leveled against the officers – 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, they reported at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja today 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 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 [email protected], [email protected] 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”.