The arraigned officers including; Ayogu Fidelis, Rose Georgewill A and Egbunefu Felix who were also accused of attempted murder and assault against four other survived victims of the arrest.
Correspondent Uchendu Ejiowhor reports that the four accused E-Crack officers pleaded not guilty to the crime.
Chief Magistrate, Promise Iruanya ordered that the accused be remanded in Nigeria Correctional Center on grounds that the Court lacks the jurisdiction to hear the matter.
The case file was referred to Department of Public Prosecution for advice while the matter was adjourned till 19th of September for trial.
Speaking to newsmen outside the court, counsel to the family of Late Chima Ikwunado and others, Princeless Lawrence said they were surprise to see only four suspects in court instead of seven suspects expected to appear in court.
One of the victims Ifeanyi Onyekwere and the father of late Chima Ikwunado, Kelvin Ikwunado who spoke to our correspondent outside the court requested that the police should not only stop at arraigning the suspects but should also ensure justice in the matter.
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