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The police command in Enugu says it has dismissed Edem Ebong, a police inspector, for his alleged involvement in the killing of five persons in the state.

Four persons also sustained injuries during the incident which occurred on June 20 at Golf estate in Enugu.

In a statement on Friday, Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu police spokesperson, said the prosecution of the dismissed officer has also been approved.

The police commended members of the public for their patience and understanding during the period of investigation.

“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, 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,” the statement reads.

“The approval is sequel to the command’s conclusion of disciplinary trial and thorough investigation launched into the case of alleged 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.

“To this end, the commissioner of police, CP Abubakar Lawal, while appreciating 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, has reiterated commitment to always deal decisively with police officers of the command, found culpable in disciplinary offences against extant codes of conduct, rules of engagement and standard operating procedures of the Nigeria Police Force, especially as it concerns respect for fundamental human rights of citizens.”