In the wake of the tragic killing of Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, Enugu State’s Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, paid a condolence visit to the musician’s family on October 26, 2024. Joined by senior government officials, Uzuegbu reassured the family and the public of the police force’s commitment to accountability and justice.
“We will conclude the ongoing investigation within record time and ensure justice is duly served,” stated CP Uzuegbu. He expressed his condolences and emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force is “a disciplined organization where erring officers are held accountable,” reinforcing that this incident would serve as a “deterrent to others.”
The police have identified Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph as the officer responsible for the shooting. According to Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Daniel Ndukwe, Inspector Joseph is in custody and will “face the full weight of the law upon conclusion of the investigation.”
See the full statement below;
UPDATE ON MURDER OF ENUGU MUSICIAN: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS VISIT AND CONDOLE FAMILY, REASSURES JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED
…as the identity of the police inspector involved is revealed
The Enugu State Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), in company of top officials of the State Government, today, October 26, 2024, visited the family of the deceased Ogene musian, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba (a.k.a. Igbo-Jah), to console the family over the unfortunate shooting and murder of the musician by a police officer.
CP Kanayo reassured the family, relatives, friends, and good people of Enugu State that the ongoing investigation into the casewill be concluded within record time and justice duly served.
The CP emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined organisation where erring police officers are made to face the consequences of their actions to serve as deterrence to others.He restated his sympathy and empathy to everyone affected by the unfortunate and callous murder of the musician, urging all and sundry to keep faith with the police while justice is done to the case.
Meanwhile, Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph “m”,whose unredacted photographs are attached, has been identified as responsible for the shooting.He is currently in custody and will be made to face the full weight of the law upon the conclusion of the investigation.
DSP DANIEL NDUKWE, anipr, mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer,
Enugu State Command,
State Headquarters,
GRA Enugu.
October 26, 2024.
