Adamawa State Police Command on Wednesday, dismissed 2 officers after they were tried and found guilty of killing 2 women accused of witchcraft.
The dismissed officers include: Insp Ahmed Suleiman and PC Mahmood Muhammed were formally attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters in Song LGA.
A statement by the image maker of the command, SP Suleman Yahaya Nguroje and made available to newsmen explained that the officers were dismissed after they were tried and found guilty.
"The men were tried on 3 count charge including discreditable conduct to wit defamation of character, culpable homicide and unlawful exercise of authority contrary to paragraph 'E'(I)(iii) and 'Q'(I) (iii) of First Schedule of Police Act and Regulations, Section 370, 2020 as Amended. Said SP Nguroje.
He said, "The command found them guilty as charged and recommended the punishment of dismissal for both defaulters. They are to be charged to court along side other co-suspects".
According to him, the Constable has been de-kitted while the Inspector will be de-kitted at after fulfilling some administrative procedures.
"The Commissioner of Police CP Afolabi Babatola warned officers and Men of the Command to be punctual and shun all Offences against Discipline". He added.
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