Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has promised that his government will work with the police in Abia to ensure that justice is served in the case of late Mr. Chibuisi Okaneme.
Recall that on Sunday 5th, April, Dickson blog reported that a petrol attendant at Ogbor-Hill, Aba, was shot dead by Inspector Stanley Azuh, a policeman that was attached Ohuru-Ishimiri Police Division in Ogbor-Hill.
However, governor Ikpeazu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, and made available to newsmen on Saturday has expressed sadness over the unfortunate killing of Okameme by the police inspector in an unwarranted circumstance.
Meanwhile, the governor restated the position of his government to respect and uphold the sanctity of live of citizens in the state.
He stated that the keenness which the government used to get justice for the victim of a similar case where an Army officer shot and killed a motorcycle operator last year in Aba will also apply in this case.
The governor said that the government’s effort in the matter resulted in the dismissal of the army personnel and his prosecution for murder.
"The Governor directed his Adviser on Homeland Security to work closely with the State Police Command to ensure that all known protocols for dealing with cases like this within the Police are followed to the letter.
"The Governor expressed satisfaction that the killer policeman has been arrested by the Police authorities in the state and demanded a thorough investigation and the application of all known legal procedures in the handling of the matter, including the prosecution of the officer".
Additionally, governor Okezie appealed to the personnel of different security outfits in the state to exercise utmost discretion in handling firearms when dealing with members of the public.
He also maintained that his administration would strenuously pursue justice for any Abia resident injured or killed unjustifiably by a reckless security personnel, he then cautioned security personnels' to be very careful of his citizens
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