Police dismiss 3 officers over killing of UNIPORT graduate
Three Police Officers allegedly involved in the killing of University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo, have been dismissed from the force. The victim, who was waiting for his National Youth Service (NYSC) call up letter, was shot dead along the popular Ada George road in Port Harcourt, on Thursday. At a press briefing in […]
Three police officers have been dismissed from the force following the killing of University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo. The victim, who was awaiting his National Youth Service (NYSC) call up letter, was shot dead on Ada George road in Port Harcourt. At a press briefing, Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, announced the dismissals after an investigation concluded the officers' culpability.
The dismissed officers faced an orderly room trial, while the fourth officer was not implicated. Adepoju emphasized the police's commitment to professionalism, accountability, and upholding human rights.
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