Police to prosecute fired officers for ‘hijacking petrol tanker’ in Enugu

By Emmanuel Agaji

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Police is set to prosecute dismissed officers who hijacked petrol tanker in Enugu State.

Naijablitznews recalls in a trending video, some of the suspects identified themselves as police officers.

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The suspects were arrested with police and military uniforms and guns.

Reacting, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said among the suspects arrested are Otache Egbe, ex-inspector; Abah Solomon, ex-inspector; and James Mamah, ex-sergeant.

Adejobi disclosed that the suspects will soon be charged to court.

“These individuals were apprehended after a meticulous operation which led to the rescue of the abducted driver and motor boy,” the force spokesperson said.

“Among those arrested are ex-Insp. Otache Egbe, ex-Insp. Abah Solomon and ex-Sgt. James Mamah.

“The investigation led to the recovery of significant exhibits, including two AK-47 rifles, 105 rounds of ammunition, and various security uniforms.

“The police reassures that the operation exemplifies the dedication of the force to eradicating criminal elements irrespective of their previous affiliations.

“The apprehended suspects have confessed to their crimes and are under investigation by the Enugu State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), with ongoing efforts to recover the stolen PMS.”

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