The 43 traders that were arrested at Nnewi by the Nigeria police for alledgedly killing a police inspector and burning of a police patrol van have all regained their freedom.
Following their release, the Int’l Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law, also known as Intersociety have called for the investigation into an alleged extortion of N1.2Million from the traders by the police.
In a statement released by the president of the group, Barr. Emeka Umeagbalasi, said the extortionist if found culpable must be sanctioned.
“We welcome the release of the 43 traders but demand for thorough investigation into the allegation of loss of N1.2m and recovery of same if proven to have been extorted.
“The extortionist lawyer and his or her paymasters, if truly exist in the instant case, and found culpable, must be sanctioned.
The group also asked the Anambra state police command to release the identity and full details of the alleged slained police officer and those alleged to have been injured and hospitalized.
“The Anambra State Police Command must also disclose publicly the full identities of the police Inspector said to have been killed and others allegedly injured and hospitalized.
“Such disclosure must include his or her photo taken from the scene of crime, his or her live photo (full length) as well as his or her community, LGA and State of origin; in addition to video clip of his or hers from crime scene to hospital morgue; his or her police entry service or entry number and where and how he or she was killed.
“Demanded too are the biodata of those allegedly injured and hospitalized.
