Enugu Police Commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu Has No Disciplinary Case Before The Police Service Commission ---- Official
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has stated that it is not involved in any disciplinary case against Enugu State Police Commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, despite allegations of his involvement in the kidnapping and ransom collection from businessman Tochukwu Nzekwe, also known as Toshel.
The Police Service Commission, PSC, says it is not handling any disciplinary case against the Enugu State Ppolice Commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, following his alleged reported involvement in the kidnap, torture and collection of
ransom, from a prominent businessman in the state, Mr Tochukwu Nzekwe, a.k.a Toshel
Reports have been trending on the social media that the police commissioner had reportedly conspired with one Donald Ekete, in a kidnapping, extortion and assault schemes on the said Tochukwu Nzekwe, sometimes around September 26, 2024.
Apart from the latest incident, Commissioner Uzuegbu, had earlier been accused by the natives of Igga, in Uzo- Uwani Local Government Area of the state of allegedly ordering the arrest of their Monarch, Igwe Herbert Ukuta following trumped -up charges of belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, after he was allegedly pronised some plots of land in the oil rich area.
The traditional ruler was later clamped into prison custody, prompting protests by the people of the area until Igwe Ukuta was released on bail from Enugu Prisons.
However, reacting to the accusations against Uzuegbu, the Head of Media Unit of the Police Service Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, denied that the matter was before the commission.
His words, "To my knowledge this matter is not before the Commission. I don't know anything about it."
According to Mr Nzekwe, he was allegedly called by CP Uzuegbu a day prior to the incident and was assured that the issues surrounding the damaged road and the brutal assault on the truck driver of Toshel Construction would be resolved
amicably.
He was also told by Donald Ekete that no further action was needed, even as the events that unfolded, revealed a deeply troubling plot.
According to Tochukwu, he was unaware that he was being tracked by a group of men led by one “Lion-King,” who allegedly identified himself as an officer from the CP’s office, accompanied by three other police officers attached to Mr. Ekete’s security detail.
It was further learnt that, these men, alongside the police officers, illegally detained Mr Nzekwe at a hotel where he had been lured into, under the pretence of a business meeting.
According to the reports, however, "Once there, Mr Nzekwe was ambushed, and his phone was forcibly seized to prevent him from contacting his lawyers.
"He was violently assaulted, handcuffed, and blindfolded, As his illegal detention escalated, Mr Nzekwe was swiftly arraigned before Magistrate Chukwuani at about 5:20 PM, with three fully armed police officers present in the courtroom, creating an intimidating atmosphere.
"The group, which included among others, a police prosecutor identified as Mr. Ajogwu, proceeded to take disturbing photos and videos of Nzekwe during the hearing.
"In a shocking twist, Donald Ekete allegedly demanded a ransom of N28,350,000 only for Mr Nzekwe’s release from his unlawful detention saying it’s the money CP said he should collect to make it possible for his release and an account details (0003075011 Access Bank) was sent through sms for the payment to be made," raising serious concerns about corruption and abuse of power, involving both law enforcement officials and local political figures.
amicably.
He was also told by Donald Ekete that no further action was needed, even as the events that unfolded, revealed a deeply troubling plot.
According to Tochukwu, he was unaware that he was being tracked by a group of men led by one “Lion-King,” who allegedly identified himself as an officer from the CP’s office, accompanied by three other police officers attached to Mr. Ekete’s security detail.
It was further learnt that, these men, alongside the police officers, illegally detained Mr Nzekwe at a hotel where he had been lured into, under the pretence of a business meeting.
According to the reports, however, "Once there, Mr Nzekwe was ambushed, and his phone was forcibly seized to prevent him from contacting his lawyers.
"He was violently assaulted, handcuffed, and blindfolded, As his illegal detention escalated, Mr Nzekwe was swiftly arraigned before Magistrate Chukwuani at about 5:20 PM, with three fully armed police officers present in the courtroom, creating an intimidating atmosphere.
"The group, which included among others, a police prosecutor identified as Mr. Ajogwu, proceeded to take disturbing photos and videos of Nzekwe during the hearing.
"In a shocking twist, Donald Ekete allegedly demanded a ransom of N28,350,000 only for Mr Nzekwe’s release from his unlawful detention saying it’s the money CP said he should collect to make it possible for his release and an account details (0003075011 Access Bank) was sent through sms for the payment to be made," raising serious concerns about corruption and abuse of power, involving both law enforcement officials and local political figures.
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