- Officers accused of assault after victim requested they show bare hands
- Delta CP orders immediate disciplinary action against team
- Victim feared evidence planting during bag search in Asaba
The Delta State Police Command has detained officers filmed assaulting a man who insisted they show their bare hands before searching his bag. The incident, which occurred along Hospital Road in Asaba, has sparked public outrage over police conduct.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in the viral video, eyewitnesses claimed the officers became aggressive after the victim raised concerns that the search could be used to plant incriminating evidence. His resistance reportedly provoked a physical attack from the officers.
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Reacting swiftly to the development, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, ordered an immediate investigation. The command confirmed on Sunday that the officers involved have been identified and are now in custody.
According to police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police who led the team has also been issued a query. The detained officers are expected to face an orderly room trial.
Edafe stressed that such behaviour goes against the ethics of the Nigeria Police Force and that disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with the Police Act. He reiterated the CP’s position that human rights violations will not be tolerated under his watch.
Members of the public have been urged to remain calm while the disciplinary process unfolds. The police command assured that justice would be served and that the outcome would act as a deterrent to others.
This latest incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of police conduct across the country, reinforcing calls for transparency, accountability, and respect for citizens’ rights.
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