Naija News on Demotion of 3 Police Officers Who Survived Unknown Gunmen’s Attack.
A storm of controversy and outrage has swept through Enugu State following the demotion of three courageous police officers who narrowly escaped an attack by unknown gunmen several months ago. The incident, which occurred in the Nsukka Division, has ignited fervent debate over the treatment of these officers.
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Inspectors Ernest Ogbonna, Aboh Justin, and Kingsley Ugwuja, were on duty along the Nsukka-Ibagwa Ani Road in June when they encountered more than 10 heavily armed assailants traveling in a white Hilux and Siena bus. The armed criminals initiated a brutal assault on the officers, who retaliated valiantly, engaging in a firefight that persisted for approximately an hour.
Despite the intense exchange of gunfire, the police officers managed to repel the attackers, some of whom sustained injuries. Regrettably, during the confrontation, the criminals managed to set fire to the police van. Fortunately, no lives were lost, police weapons remained intact, and none of the officers sustained injuries.
Subsequently, an internal investigation was conducted, and an orderly room trial took place. Shockingly, the outcome of the trial led to the demotion of the gallant officers. This decision was further upheld by the Assistant Inspector General at Zone 13, Ukpo, Anambra state, responsible for overseeing police operations in Enugu and Anambra.
Demotion of 3 Police Officers
This punitive measure has sent shockwaves throughout both commands, as they have been subjected to relentless attacks by criminals posing as unknown gunmen for an extended period. Several police officers, speaking anonymously, expressed their disappointment and frustration at the perceived injustice.
One officer questioned, “Does it mean that the authorities expected them to die and be decorated in death after they performed so gallantly? There were only three ill-equipped officers, but they were able to confront a heavily armed gang of criminals numbering over 10. They emerged unscathed, yet the police’s response was to demote them. This is outrageous, and we cry to high heavens for justice.”
Reports indicate that the affected officers have appealed the decision and are eagerly awaiting a response from the Inspector General of Police.
Demotion of 3 Police Officers : Human rights group intervene
In response to the controversy, the Alliance for Justice, a human rights group in Enugu, decried the low morale among officers in the state due to the unjust treatment of these officers. Dr. Okwui Eze, the group’s spokesman, said, “This is the greatest height of injustice I have seen in this century. Just a few days ago, gallant police officers and soldiers were gruesomely killed by these criminals in Imo state. See the incessant kidnappings now going on in Enugu state, and at the end of the day, the police will wickedly treat their gallant officers that survived such an attack in this heart-rending manner. Where then lies justice? How do you expect our long-suffering and ill-equipped officers and men to continue to fight criminals?”
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The group appealed to Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to address this “callous and inhuman treatment” and reward the concerned officers appropriately to boost the morale of the police force in Enugu and Anambra states.
Official Update on Demotion of 3 Police Officers
Efforts to obtain comments from the Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu, Daniel Ndukwe, and Force Public Relations Officer, CP Muyiwa Adejobi in Abuja, have so far been unsuccessful. Ndukwe emphasized that the orderly trial was an internal administrative or disciplinary matter of the NPF and suggested that aggrieved police personnel should follow proper channels for appealing judgments.
Naija News on Demotion of 3 Police Officers Who Survived Unknown Gunmen’s Attack.
A storm of controversy and outrage has swept through Enugu State following the demotion of three courageous police officers who narrowly escaped an attack by unknown gunmen several months ago. The incident, which occurred in the Nsukka Division, has ignited fervent debate over the treatment of these officers.
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Inspectors Ernest Ogbonna, Aboh Justin, and Kingsley Ugwuja, were on duty along the Nsukka-Ibagwa Ani Road in June when they encountered more than 10 heavily armed assailants traveling in a white Hilux and Siena bus. The armed criminals initiated a brutal assault on the officers, who retaliated valiantly, engaging in a firefight that persisted for approximately an hour.
Despite the intense exchange of gunfire, the police officers managed to repel the attackers, some of whom sustained injuries. Regrettably, during the confrontation, the criminals managed to set fire to the police van. Fortunately, no lives were lost, police weapons remained intact, and none of the officers sustained injuries.
Subsequently, an internal investigation was conducted, and an orderly room trial took place. Shockingly, the outcome of the trial led to the demotion of the gallant officers. This decision was further upheld by the Assistant Inspector General at Zone 13, Ukpo, Anambra state, responsible for overseeing police operations in Enugu and Anambra.
Demotion of 3 Police Officers
This punitive measure has sent shockwaves throughout both commands, as they have been subjected to relentless attacks by criminals posing as unknown gunmen for an extended period. Several police officers, speaking anonymously, expressed their disappointment and frustration at the perceived injustice.
One officer questioned, “Does it mean that the authorities expected them to die and be decorated in death after they performed so gallantly? There were only three ill-equipped officers, but they were able to confront a heavily armed gang of criminals numbering over 10. They emerged unscathed, yet the police’s response was to demote them. This is outrageous, and we cry to high heavens for justice.”
Reports indicate that the affected officers have appealed the decision and are eagerly awaiting a response from the Inspector General of Police.
Demotion of 3 Police Officers : Human rights group intervene
In response to the controversy, the Alliance for Justice, a human rights group in Enugu, decried the low morale among officers in the state due to the unjust treatment of these officers. Dr. Okwui Eze, the group’s spokesman, said, “This is the greatest height of injustice I have seen in this century. Just a few days ago, gallant police officers and soldiers were gruesomely killed by these criminals in Imo state. See the incessant kidnappings now going on in Enugu state, and at the end of the day, the police will wickedly treat their gallant officers that survived such an attack in this heart-rending manner. Where then lies justice? How do you expect our long-suffering and ill-equipped officers and men to continue to fight criminals?”
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The group appealed to Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to address this “callous and inhuman treatment” and reward the concerned officers appropriately to boost the morale of the police force in Enugu and Anambra states.
Official Update on Demotion of 3 Police Officers
Efforts to obtain comments from the Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu, Daniel Ndukwe, and Force Public Relations Officer, CP Muyiwa Adejobi in Abuja, have so far been unsuccessful. Ndukwe emphasized that the orderly trial was an internal administrative or disciplinary matter of the NPF and suggested that aggrieved police personnel should follow proper channels for appealing judgments.