Police yesterday said two of their non-commissioned personnel (names withheld), are currently being detained at the prison in Awka, Anambra State for alleged kidnapping and conspiracy.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Ojukwu who said this noted that the two policemen were arrested for the crime they allegedly committed something in 2009.
He said the Police Corporals, formerly serving in the 29th Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, Awka have been dismissed from the force and are currently attending to their trial from the prison under the instruction of the Awka High Court.
"The two officers and their collaborators, were involved in the offences of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and armed robbery, within Anambra and Imo States in 2009.
"As is expected of the Police, the officers were arrested, dismissed from the Police and charged to court in Anambra State, being one of the venues of their offences.
"They are currently in Prison custody on the orders of a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State.
"Nigerians are all aware of the menace of kidnapping and violent crimes particularly in the South-East sub region, and the determination of the Police high command to address the issue squarely and holistically.
"The prompt arrest and prosecution of the two errant policemen, was one such steps, and should be welcomed by all peace-loving citizens who had been clamouring for improvement in Police attitude and conduct.
"It is instructive to note that the Inspector-General of Police has a constitutional and statutory mandate to enforce discipline within the officers and rank and file of the Force.
"This call to duty includes weeding out bad a
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