The Ebonyi State Police Command has condemned the behaviour of a few of its officers caught on digital camera in a viral social media video beating some males.
A press release on Sunday by the command’s performing Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, revealed that an investigation into the incident had begun and promised disciplinary motion in opposition to the officers discovered to be concerned.
The assertion learn, “The eye of the command has been drawn to a viral video on social media on the uncivil conduct of some cops connected to the command.
“The command unequivocally condemns their unprofessional conduct and essential administrative measures have already been initiated whereas an in depth investigation into the incident has commenced to make sure justice and acceptable disciplinary motion.
“The Commissioner Of Police, Ebonyi State Police Command, CP Augustina Ogbodo, is utilizing this medium to reiterate that no type of incivility to members of the general public or any type of misconduct by any police officer(s) can be tolerated below her watch.
“She continued by urging residents of the state to stay calm and be law-abiding whereas assuring that any police officer discovered wanting can be met with extreme disciplinary actions.”
Earlier on Sunday, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Police Pressure, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, had equally condemned a viral video that confirmed an officer of the Edo State Police Command assaulting a girl on the Ekpoma Divisional Police Headquarters.
Reacting to the video on X, Adejobi wrote, “I’ve mentioned it severally that policemen should not skilled to slap, use horse whip or follow flog individuals.
“Even when it’s obligatory to use minimal power whereas on obligation, the police have the required accoutrements and devices to make use of to use that minimal power as described by our legislation.”
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Ebonyi Police Probe Viral Video Of Officers Assaulting Males
The Ebonyi State Police Command has condemned the behaviour of a few of its officers caught on digital camera in a viral social media video beating some males.
A press release on Sunday by the command’s performing Public Relations… pic.twitter.com/jeN2UsWFw4
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