Police Commissioner Says Sacked Police Officer Among POS Robbers Set Ablaze In Enugu
Enugu State Police Command has refuted reports that the POS robbers set ablaze in Enugu last week were policemen serving in New Haven Police Division in the state.
The Police Commissioner, CP Ahmed Ammani, dismissed the report in a statement signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.
He described the story as untrue and unfounded.
The Command said contrary to the report, available records revealed that one of the robbers later identified as Ogbobe Benjamin, has long been dismissed from the Nigeria Police qForce as a Police Constable, for acts against discipline, therefore, he can never be seen or said to be a serving Policeman as claimed.
The CP condemned the mob action and extra-judicial killing of the two POS suspected robbers along Bissala Road, Independence Layout, Enugu.
He ordered the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (SCIID) to carry out discreet investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and those involved.
The Commissioner maintained that no matter the circumstance, they should not resort to self-help.
He added that resorting to jungle Justice without recourse to extant laws and the criminal administration system, is totally condemnable and tantamount to the commission of crime in itself.
Ammani cautioned against such heinous and cruel acts that violate the provisions of the Constitution and other extant laws, especially as it concerns the inalienable rights of the person; and impedes the Command’s efforts at combating crimes and criminality in the State.
The Police Commissioner urged citizens to always be law-abiding and assist the Police in the fight against criminals and their activities, especially by arresting and handing over criminal suspects to the Police for further lawful actions, in line with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, the amended Nigeria Police Act 2020 and other laws.
He further called on them to promptly report general acts of crime and criminality to the nearest Police Station or by calling the Command’s emergency hotlines on: 08098880172, 08032003702, 08075390883 or 08086671202; or alternatively send emails to infoenugupolice@gmail.com.
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