Kalu Condemns Killing Of Business Man By Police Officer

The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has described as reprehensible and repugnant the murder of Abia-born businessman, Emmanuel Okocha by a police officer in Aba.

In a statement, Mr. Kalu says the police authorities must ensure that justice is served and the said officer brought to book if found culpable.

Wondering why the officer jettisoned professionalism, the deputy Speaker says Nigerian laws are against the twin offenses of bribery and murder allegedly committed by the police officer while on duty.

Mr. Kalu, urges the family to have faith in the authorities, assuring them of his determination to see that the course of justice is not perverted.

The Deputy Speaker also appeals to residents of Aba to remain calm and wait for the outcome of the investigations, stressing that the consequences of taking laws into their hands could be grave.

Mr Kalu calls on the police hierarchy to update his office with proceedings of the investigations.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji