The
FCT Police Command has unequivocally refuted the report contained in page 8 of
the Punch Newspaper of Monday 29th October, 2018 which claimed that a female
Police Officer involved in the unfortunate killing of Anita Akapson is part of
the investigating team.
In
a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police
Command, DSP Anjuguri Manzah he said that while the Command expresses
its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and also reassures
them of our commitment to ensure that the circumstances surrounding her death
is thoroughly investigated and late Anita Akapson gets justice, it is pertinent
to set the records straight and make it clear to the public that police
officers serving in divisions cannot be involved in the investigation of
homicide cases. Investigation of all homicide related cases are transferred to
the Command Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department where the team
of experienced homicide experts are assigned such cases to investigate and
ensure proper prosecution.
“Suffice
it to therefore state that the late Anita Akapson case is currently being investigated
by the Team of Homicide experts attached to the FCT Police Command Criminal
Intelligence and Investigation Department (CIID).
The
Command Spokesperson further said that in compliance with the directive of the
Inspector General of Police, the officer involved in the unfortunate incident
is still in detention while the Command homicide experts are making progress
with the ongoing investigation. The suspect will be charged to court when the
investigations are concluded.
“The
Command wants to reassure the general public that police as a revered
institution that pride itself in professionalism will continue to be
transparent in the investigation of all cases.
He
called on the press to be objective in its reportage of cases under
investigation and also ensure that they do not use their medium to mislead
members of the public.
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