Policeman arrested for killing Aba tycoon for refusing to offer bribe
By Samuel Ogunsona
The police officer who allegedly shot dead Aba businessman has been arrested, Abia police command said on Sunday.
The Aba businessman, Emmanuel Okocha, was shot dead on Wednesday over his refusal to offer bribe.
The incident took place along the Aba-Owerri road in Abia state.
Irohinodua was informed that the police operatives who demanded for bribe from the late Emmanuel despite having all his car documents complete are from the state Rapid Response Squad.
Abia state police spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka confirmed the arrest.
The officer, Mr Obagi Njok, a police corporal attached to the Abayi Police Division in the state was been confirmed.
She said “The officer has been apprehended, and necessary disciplinary procedures have been initiated. Appropriate disciplinary actions and sanctions will be effected soonest, and he will face the full course of appropriate administrative and legal consequences,”
“The Abia State Police Command states without prevarication that the incident is unfortunate, and regrettable.
“Abia State Police Command remains steadfast in upholding professionalism and the rule of law. We unequivocally condemn any act of misconduct, unprofessionalism, and indiscipline among our officers” she explained.
The police command reaffirmed that the family of the murdered businessman and community leaders would be carried along in the prosecution process.
