Funke Busari, Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed one of its own, Inspector Jonathan Kampani for alleged killing of a businessman, Jelili Bakare.
This is coming less than two weeks following the dismissal of Sgt Eze Aiwansoba who allegedly shot his girlfriend, Joy Ndubueze, in the mouth.
This is confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP. Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday in a statement.
Part of the statement reads: “The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed one AP No 278055 Inspector Jonathan Kampani, attached to Mounted Troop of the Nigeria Police Force, for firing and killing one Jelili Bakare at Quinox Lounge, Sangotedo Area of Lagos State, on 18th March, 2021.
“The Command has conveyed the dismissal of the erring Inspector from the Nigeria Police to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, Panti, Yaba via letter numbered AR. 3100/LS/ SPM/vol.2/321 dated 16/4/2021, for prosecution as advised by the Department of Public Prosecution of the Lagos State.”
Read:
Lagos Police Command Dismisses Officer Who Shot His Girlfriend In The Mouth
https://casefileng.com/2021/04/12/lagos-police-command-dismisses-officer-who-shot-his-girlfriend-in-the-mouth/
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, had ordered for the arrest and immediately orderly room trial of the inspector after the incident.
He also led a team of senior officers in the command to pay a condolence visit to the family of the deceased at Chief Bakare’s House, Ajiranland, Eti-Osa Local Government of Lagos State, on Saturday 27th March, 2021, where he promised that justice will be done in the matter.
The Commissioner of Police therefore urged the general public, especially the family members of the deceased, Jelili Bakare, to be patient and have trust in the Police and the judiciary as the matter will be given necessary attention and commitment it requires.
The Police boss however reiterated his zero tolerance for professional misconducts and inappropriate behaviours among police personnel in the state.
Previously:
How Nigeria Police Shield Lawless Officers From The Wrath Of Law
https://casefileng.com/2021/04/11/how-nigeria-police-shield-lawless-officers-from-the-wrath-of-law/
