IGP orders probe of Anambra police officers allegedly involved in extra-judicial killings

Three Police Officers who were accused of extra-judicial killings, extortion, unlawful detention, and unprofessionalism in Anambra State have reported at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Friday for commencement of investigations.

The Officers 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 Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has set up a special investigation panel under the IGP Monitoring and Mentoring Unit to investigate weighty allegations and submit a report in two weeks for further action.

With the news of their alleged atrocities spreading online, the Police are calling on victims and those with detailed information to assist the panel in achieving a comprehensive investigation by reporting via 08036242591 or by email via pressforabuja@police.gov.ng, igpmufhq@npf-c4i.com