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Egbetokun Swiftly Served Justice To Police Officers Who Ran Over Citizen In Edo
EkoHotBlog reports that the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has disbanded officers who ran over handcuffed man in Edo
Outrage trailed a viral video showing some police officers running over a handcuffed man with a Sienna vehicle on Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Ekpoma, Edo state.
The victim was handcuffed by a team of officers attached to the Ekpoma police division over his refusal to allow them to go through his mobile phones.
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In a statement on Thursday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson said IGP has disbanded the team
The statement reads,”In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith. This step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.
“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.
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“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties”.
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