By Raine Tarka Golegio, Monrovia
The Liberia National Police has forwarded to court one of its officers of the Emergency Response Unit ERU), James S. Togba, with the crime Murder.
AFRICA PRIME NEWS reports that the action is in connection with the shooting incident that took place in the Oil Fuel Community, Point Four on July 4, 2022 which left one citizen, Orlando Bloh pronounced dead on arrival at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.
A statement by the Liberia National Police says the disrobed and interdicted ERU Officer was charged with Murder, in violation of the Revised Penal Law of Liberia, Article 14, Sub-chapter A, 14.1, based on available facts established by its investigators, thus linking him to the commission of the crime.
Police Inspector General, Hon. Patrick Sudue has expressed zero tolerance in dealing with any officer who engages in unorthodox practice(s) tantamount to undermining the image of our institution.
IG Sudue cautioned other officers to comport themselves professionally and treat peaceful citizens with compassion while discharging their statutory responsibilities.
He further warned that under his watch, no officer(s) will abuse any citizen and go with impunity.
