The Osun State Police Command on Friday announced the dismissal of the police officer who shot and killed a man on a motorcycle in Osogbo.
Sergeant Adamu Garba shot and killed Saheed Olabomi on July 27.
In a statement by the Osun Police Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, a Police Superintendent, the officer was dismissed after an orderly room trial.
It will be recalled that on July 27, the Osun Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, immediately arrested and detained the Police officer that shot Olabomi in Osogbo, for disciplinary action.
“The CP had promised, in the best tradition of transparency and accountability, that the outcome of the trial will be made public.
“The Policeman, F/NO.467549 Sergeant Adamu Garba has been tried in Orderly Room in line with the laid down Rules and Regulations of the Nigeria Police Disciplinary procedure.
“The erring officer has been found guilty of the offence and subsequently dismissed from the Force.
“The orderly room procedure has been forwarded to Police Force Headquarters, Abuja for necessary action towards prosecution.
“This, the CP believes will serve as deterrent to other Police officers.
“The Commissioner wishes to assure the general public, especially the good people of the State that, he will never condone any act of indiscipline and unprofessional conduct exhibited by any member of the Nigeria Police under his watch.
“He, however, appealed to the public to be law abiding and rest assured that justice will prevail”.
