Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force following his involvement in the fatal shooting of renowned Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah.
The incident occurred last Friday, leading to widespread outrage.
The dismissal was confirmed after an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which drew significant public condemnation and calls for justice for the deceased artist.
In a update provided by the police on Monday, it said the officer was found culpable and summarily dismissed.
The update was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.
He said, “The Enugu State Police Command informs the public that the orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, has been concluded. The Inspector was found culpable and received the maximum penalty of dismissal, followed by court prosecution in line with the Police Act and Regulations 2020.
“Accordingly, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 (covering Anambra and Enugu States’ Commands), approved the orderly trial recommendations to dismiss and prosecute the Inspector in court.