Police Dismiss 3 Officers Over Alleged Kidnap, Armed Robbery
The Imo State Police Command has terminated the employment of three officers who were allegedly involved in kidnapping and armed robbery.
The individuals in question are Sergeant Ito Ikechukwu, Sergeant Ekwueme Gift, and Corporal Divine Oguaru.
The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, revealed in a statement that the officers were apprehended, subjected to a thorough investigation, and subsequently dismissed from the Nigerian Police Force in accordance with disciplinary procedures.
Furthermore, Okoye indicated that the new Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, has instructed that the former officers be brought before a court of law.
His statement reads: “Indeed, the individuals involved in this distressing incident — Sergeant Ito Ikechukwu, Sergeant Ekwueme Gift, and Corporal Divine Oguaru — were promptly apprehended, thoroughly investigated, and summarily dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force in adherence to disciplinary protocols.
“In a demonstration of strong commitment to accountability and professionalism, the new Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, PSC(+), MNIPS, has mandated the arraignment of the former officers in court.
“This decisive measure underscores the Command’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption, high-handedness, and unprofessional conduct, reflecting CP Bosso’s dedication to integrity, discipline, and public trust.
“The Command urges members of the public to report any misconduct by police officers through the Complaint Response Unit Desk line: 08148024755, thereby reinforcing transparency, accountability, and enhancing police-community collaboration”.
