A police Sergeant, Eze Aiwansoba, attached to the Special Protection Unit, Base 16, Ikeja, has been dismissed and prosecuted by the Lagos State Police Command, for shooting his lady friend, Joy Ndubueze, in an attempt to kill her.
The incident occurred on October 8, 2020, at Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja of Lagos State, Thenewsbearer learnt in a statement by the state police image-maker, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday, April 12, 2021.
According to Adejobi, the incident was then referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Lagos State Police Command for investigation.
In the course of investigation, the PPRO said it was discovered that the ex-policeman had a case to answer.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, ordered an orderly room trial of the suspect, during which he was found guilty and recommended for dismissal.
“The approval for his dismissal was contained in a letter numbered PC. 458465/LS/DFA/2, dated February 2, 2021.
“After his dismissal, Ex-Sergeant Eze Aiwansoba was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for prosecution via letter numbered AR:3100/LS/SPM/Vol.2/311 dated 3rd February, 2021.
“The State CID had written a letter to the Director of Public Prosecution, Lagos State, for legal advice, which was eventually replied, noting that the sergeant should be charged to court for attempted murder, contrary to Section 230, Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.”
He stated further that the ex-sergeant was charged to Magistrate’s Court, Yaba, on February 9 for attempted murder of Joy Ndubueze; with the case still ongoing.
He added that the police commissioner assured the general public that no erring police personnel would go unpunished, as the command would not condone any act of criminality and unprofessionalism in all areas.
