The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the erring officers in the trending video recorded at Ekredjebor Community in Ughelli North LGA.
A press release on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023 signed by The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright, said that the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass has directed the immediate detention of the officers and internal disciplinary mechanisms have been put in place to ensure that they are punished in line with the extant laws as stipulated in the police act and regulations to serve as a deterrent to others.
Recall that a video, which captions some policemen who went there for an operation, was seen carrying planks and assaulting some persons.
The statement read, “The Command wishes to state that the act of the officers concerned is condemnable and unacceptable.
“It is not in the command character to assault members of the public who we are supposed to protect. More so, planks are not part of police accouterments, and it is unprofessional of them to assault members of the public in whatever guise.
“The CP, while condemning the malfeasance conduct of the officers, also urges members of the public to remain calm and assures them of the Command’s commitment to dealing with any officer who disregards the human rights of any person. To this end, members of the public are urged to call any of the following numbers and report cases of abuse of human rights or any other infractions by Policemen of the Command.
The PPRO’s Office can be contacted through the following numbers: M+234 915 557 0008, +234 915 557 0007, or the Command Control Room via +234 803 668 4974, the statement concluded.
