From Mike Odiegwu, and Rosemary Nwisi, Port Harcourt
Four policemen who allegedly tortured a man to death have been arraigned at a Magistrate’s Court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Ayogu Fidelis, Rose Georgewill, Eke Chibuzor and Egbunefu Felix, who were members of Eagle Crack, a special squad, reportedly killed Chima Ikwunado and inflicted injuries on three other detainees.
The command dismissed them for unprofessional conduct.
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The suspects were arraigned yesterday on a seven-count charge of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and unlawful assault.
The suspects pleaded not guilty, and Chief Magistrate, Promise Iruanya, who declined to grant them bail, remanded them in a correctional facility.
Iroanya adjourned the case to September 19 for legal advice.
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