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Inspector Benjamin Peters, the policeman who killed a corps member identified as Linda Nkechi Igwetu, a day to her ing out parade in Abuja, has been dismissed from the Force.

Confirming that the errant cop is “on remand awaiting commencement of trial", the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Sadiq Bello, told newsmen that Peters should not have shot at the car, adding that his claim that the corps member was shouting for help was not sufficient ground to fire his weapon.

Miss Igwetu, who was allegedly shot in the early hours of Wednesday around Ceddi Plaza by a police officer, was rushed to the Garki Hospital where she died. The Police Command said that the command would not condone act of irresponsibility and incivility or outright criminality on the part of officers and men.

“He (suspect) has been dismissed from the force and arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and he is currently on remand awaiting trial,” he said.

“It was alleged that the lady, one Angela Igwetu stood up and brought out her head through the sun roof of a Toyota Camry car shouting and calling for help that she was kidnapped,” he said.

“They have always been onished to be civil to of the public and be professional in the conduct of their duties,” he said.

The police commissioner who reassured residents of the territory to go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation or harassment as their peace and security were guaranteed at all times, appealed for calm and understanding from of the public and family of the deceased as justice would prevail in the matter.

“Furthermore, I wish to reassure residents of FCT that they should go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation or harassment, their peace and security is guaranteed at all times,” he said.

https://lailasnews.com/policeman-dismissed-arraigned-for-killing-corps-member/

an eye for an eye. may her soul rest in peace.

Good for him. He wan carry police work for head. He doesn't know he was not supposed to do anyhow like them. His own will not be like Ex-Boko Haram fighters that can be forgiven and given VIP treatment

Letenwam:
Inspector Benjamin Peters, the policeman who killed a corps member identified as Angela Igwetu, a day to her ing out parade in Abuja, has been dismissed from the Force.

Confirming that the errant cop is “on remand awaiting commencement of trial", the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Sadiq Bello, told newsmen that Peters should not have shot at the car, adding that his claim that the corps member was shouting for help was not sufficient ground to fire his weapon.

Miss Igwetu, who was allegedly shot in the early hours of Wednesday around Ceddi Plaza by a police officer, was rushed to the Garki Hospital where she died. The Police Command said that the command would not condone act of irresponsibility and incivility or outright criminality on the part of officers and men.

“He (suspect) has been dismissed from the force and arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and he is currently on remand awaiting trial,” he said.

“It was alleged that the lady, one Angela Igwetu stood up and brought out her head through the sun roof of a Toyota Camry car shouting and calling for help that she was kidnapped,” he said.

“They have always been onished to be civil to of the public and be professional in the conduct of their duties,” he said.

The police commissioner who reassured residents of the territory to go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation or harassment as their peace and security were guaranteed at all times, appealed for calm and understanding from of the public and family of the deceased as justice would prevail in the matter.

“Furthermore, I wish to reassure residents of FCT that they should go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation or harassment, their peace and security is guaranteed at all times,” he said.

https://lailasnews.com/policeman-dismissed-arraigned-for-killing-corps-member/

lalasticlala

so if she was shouting for help then na to kill the victim be the next move or chase the car ...

Justice served but that can't raise up the girl anymore.
So sad.
Continue to Rest in Peace young lady.

Good

If his dismissal could just bring her back to life,,,it'd just be enough.
We hope you will rot in jail anyway.
RIP to him in advance

Wonder why police men will be carrying assault rifles in the first place.

He should be killed too

Not enough

He should be shot in the head to serve as warning to other heartless animals like him in uniform.

It was alleged that the lady, one Angela Igwetu stood up and brought out her head through the sun roof of a Toyota Camry car shouting and calling for help that she was kidnapped,” he said.

Is this another angle to the story?
That won't save you still Oga Police.
Your cup is full.

she was shouting for help and then she got shot. to tell you the height of fooolishness. if a person is kidnapped should the car be shot at or chased ? that means if he sees a house of kidnappers and their victims like evans, he will kukuma set it ablaze. okponu !

Sacking
HIM
WITHOUT
INVESTIGATIONS.
THAT'S
CALLOUS,
HE'S
A
HUSBAND
AND
FATHER
PLEASE
RESCIND
THAT
RASH
DECISION

Thank God the police officer is not a Hausa Fulani Muslim, them for no dismiss am.

Apo six comes to mind.


If you know you know.

Thank God justice have been made....

May her soul rest in peace

Konti matter don tire me for this country

How do you know about this were u in dat car Wen she call for help blogger with there stupid lie... Na me and you today

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It was alleged that the lady, one Angela Igwetu stood up and brought out her head through the sun roof of a Toyota Camry car shouting and calling for help that she was kidnapped,” he said.

Is this another angle to the story?

she shouted for help nd you shot her nawa for naija

adewumiopeyemi:
How do you know about this were u in there. Wen she call for help.

1st time we are replying you after your 28th time of quoting us.
Today is your lucky day kiddo.
But why do you always decide to embarrass your self and your village people online dis way?
To read a short thread is problem for you but you can quickly jump to quote us.
I really pity for who owns you.
What a shame!
Anyways, celebrate our replying you throughout the weekend, cos you won't get it again.
Odiegwu!

Ok

I think the whole entire police force should be systematically scrapped, to pave way for new recruits that are not psychologically and mentally deficient. Sack from now till tomorrow, these guys will never change.

MAKE DEN KILL HIM TOO

Dismissal only

Okay let's wait and see the final verdict

Only God can save us from these police men...

This Will served as warning to other gun handlers.

We are waiting for the punishment meant for the hospital that disobeyed our laws.

post=69150265:
It was alleged that the lady, one Angela Igwetu stood up and brought out her head through the sun roof of a Toyota Camry car shouting and calling for help that she was kidnapped,” he said.

Is this another angle to the story?

So even if she called for help shooting at her was the way to save her... He's even worse than the kidnappers if that wasn't a cooked up lie to draw sympathy. Just look at how stupid it sounds.

He shot to kill simple!. why not shoot the tyres if u suspect anything. mediocrity in line of duty.

hesilo:

So even if she called for help shooting at her was the way to save her... He's even worse than the kidnappers if that wasn't a cooked up lie to draw sympathy. Just look at how stupid it sounds.

You are very right

commander:- soldiers
Soldiers:- yes sir
Commander:- when are u justified to use the firearm??
Soldiers:- In a situation where someone is aiming at u or going for ya rifle
Commander:- very good, and don't forget that
Soldiers:- (echoes) thank u sir
The policeman acted foolishly, let him dance his music.

No action can begin back the life of that poor lady, no one can imagine the pain the family n loved ones are currently going through. R.I.P