Man arrested in Edo for assaulting Osun traffic warden

The Osun State Police Command has demonstrated its resolve to uphold the law and protect its officers by apprehending a suspect involved in a brutal assault on a female traffic warden.

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Following the disturbing incident, which showed the suspect attacking the innocent female officer with a stick and shovel, the Police immediately launched a coordinated intelligence-led operation to apprehend the perpetrator.

The incident, captured in a viral video, showed the suspect attacking the officer with a stick and shovel while she was performing her lawful duties. The graphic nature of the assault understandably sparked widespread condemnation and outrage across social media platforms and among the public.

Following the incident, the police launched an immediate, coordinated intelligence-led operation. The suspect, who had fled Osun State to Edo State in an attempt to evade justice, was successfully tracked and apprehended. This swift action underscores the command's commitment to ensuring that such acts of violence against law enforcement officers do not go unpunished.

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Assault on Police officers performing their lawful duties is a serious criminal offence, and the Force will not tolerate any form of attack on its personnel.

From our perspective in Nigeria, this arrest sends a clear message: assaulting a police officer on duty is a serious criminal offense that will be met with firm legal consequences. The Police Public Relations Officer reiterated that the Force will not tolerate any form of attack on its personnel. The suspect is now in custody and will face charges in court once the investigation concludes. The Commissioner of Police condemned the attack as 'barbaric and unacceptable,' urging the public to respect law enforcement officers and cooperate with them.

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barbaric and unacceptable