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28-year-old murdered over land dispute

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8 years ago

May 3, 2016

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The murder of 28-year-old Chekwube Nnamah in Awka, the Anambra State capital is threatening to spark protests among youths who may take to the streets after the victim was shot dead following a land dispute.

Angry youths are threatening to stage wild protests after accusing the police of letting the killer of Nnamah, to go scot-free without arresting him.

Describing the incident as a conspiracy of silence, a lawyer in the community, Mr. C.O.C. Akabogu, said he had petitioned the Inspector-General of Police.

Titled, ‘Complaint against police activities, conspiracy, unlawful and illegal release of a murder suspect’.

“Kindly refer to our petition to you dated 3rd March, 2016 and titled, ‘compliant against police activities: A case of subversion of justice in a case of murder’, the petition read in part.

“Recall that in that petition we intimated you that one Mr. Jeff Nweke was shot and murdered in cold blood without any provocation. Even the gun that was used to kill the deceased was not licensed.

“To our greatest surprise, the police were unable to charge the suspect to court since March 2, 2016. Rather, the investigation has been going in a zigzag direction.

“Now, the latest information reaching our client, Ezinabo Youths of Awka, Anambra State, indicates that the suspect was taken to the force headquarters in Abuja, where he was allegedly released on bail.

“The worst has happened and this is a scandalous and flagrant violation of the law and this is the type of gross professional misconduct that normally brings the police force public hatred, ridicule and odium.

“If not for the wise counsel of notable Awka community leaders, the youths would have resorted to self-help to express their grievances over the police misconduct.” The petition by Akabogu read in full.

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