The State High Court Two, with Justice Romanus O. Odugu presiding, considers releasing dismissed police inspector Daniel Dennis, 47, and land commission agent Chief Moses Nnamani, 57. They are charged with murdering the traditional ruler of Oruku on December 26, 2020.
Their bail application is scheduled for Tuesday, raising concerns about its approval despite the serious charges. Last year, bail granted to other murder suspects led to arson attacks on houses, including those of two opposing brothers, Ejike and Agozie Ani.
Collin Ohiaeri, a human rights activist, warns of severe consequences for the Oruku community if the suspects are released. In an SOS letter, Ohiaeri addresses Governor Peter Mba, the National Judicial Commission Chairman, the Enugu State Attorney General, and Justice Odugu.
The arsonists not only burned houses but also recorded and shared the act on social media with triumphal commentaries. The murder of Igwe Mba during an annual meeting led to national outrage, prompting a judicial commission’s formation.
The commission found that Inspector Daniel, with Chief Nnamani’s connivance, killed Igwe Mba due to differences in Oruku affairs. Police investigations revealed Nnamani’s false petition against the traditional ruler, leading to Dennis’s dismissal.
Nnamani, arrested in August, fled to Ghana before being lured back with a land deal bait. A senior Enugu Police officer emphasizes the risk of releasing these security threats amid rising violent crime, including the recent daylight murder of Justice Stanley Nnaji.
Thirteen more deaths occurred in Oruku since Igwe Mba’s murder, causing widespread destruction. Dr. Tony Eze, a law lecturer, urges caution, stating it would be reckless to allow the suspects to leave the correctional center.
Tension rises in Enugu over possible release of key suspects in a high-profile murder case.
The State High Court Two, with Justice Romanus O. Odugu presiding, considers releasing dismissed police inspector Daniel Dennis, 47, and land commission agent Chief Moses Nnamani, 57.
They are charged with murdering the traditional ruler of Oruku on December 26, 2020.Their bail application is scheduled for Tuesday, raising concerns about its approval despite the serious charges. Last year, bail granted to other murder suspects led to arson attacks on houses, including those of two opposing brothers, Ejike and Agozie Ani.Collin Ohiaeri, a human rights activist, warns of severe consequences for the Oruku community if the suspects are released. In an SOS letter, Ohiaeri addresses Governor Peter Mba, the National Judicial Commission Chairman, the Enugu State Attorney General, and Justice Odugu.
The arsonists not only burned houses but also recorded and shared the act on social media with triumphal commentaries. The murder of Igwe Mba during an annual meeting led to national outrage, prompting a judicial commission’s formation.The commission found that Inspector Daniel, with Chief Nnamani’s connivance, killed Igwe Mba due to differences in Oruku affairs. Police investigations revealed Nnamani’s false petition against the traditional ruler, leading to Dennis’s dismissal.Nnamani, arrested in August, fled to Ghana before being lured back with a land deal bait.
A senior Enugu Police officer emphasizes the risk of releasing these security threats amid rising violent crime, including the recent daylight murder of Justice Stanley Nnaji.Thirteen more deaths occurred in Oruku since Igwe Mba’s murder, causing widespread destruction. Dr. Tony Eze, a law lecturer, urges caution, stating it would be reckless to allow the suspects to leave the correctional center.