Police Call For Dismissal Of Enugu killer Insp. Who Shot 5 Dead, Blamed It Unknown Gunmen

Having been found culpable over the gruesome killing of innocent people, the police authorities in Zone 13, Ukpo-Dunukofia Anambra State have recommended dismissal of Inspector Edem Ebong, for alleged murder.

No fewer than five innocent citizens were reportedly shot dead by Edem Ebong attached to RC Lotto Company at Golf Estate, GRA, Enugu metropolis on June 20 .

The attack also left four others with life- threatening injuries.

He later claimed unknown gunmen carried out the shooting before one of the survivors reported him as the attacker.

But after months of investigation into the matter, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 13, Ukpo-Dunukofia Anambra State, AIG Muri Umar Musa, approved the recommended punishment of dismissal from the Police Force and prosecution of the killer cop.

shooting and killing of five persons, as well as the injury of four others for no justifiable reasons, by the Police Inspector, at Golf Estate Enugu, on 20/06/2021”.

The statement reads: “The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 13, Ukpo-Dunukofia Anambra State, *AIG Muri Umar Musa, LLB, BL*, has approved the recommended punishment of dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force and prosecution of *Inspector Edem Ebong*, hitherto attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9 Umuahia, for the offence of murder”.

Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Lawal, appreciated the general public, particularly residents of the State, for the level of patience and understanding shown while the disciplinary trial and investigation into the case lasted,

The statement called on residents to remain law-abiding and promptly report erring police officers to the nearest police station or by call the Command’s hotlines.