Plateau Police Arrest Female Students Over Viral Assault Video

The Plateau State Police Command has taken action by arresting several female students implicated in a viral video that captured an alleged assault on another female student. The incident occurred in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state.

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Immediately the CP got wind of it, he directed the Area Commander in Pankshin LGC to act immediately, which they have done.

SP Alfred Alabo, the command's spokesman, confirmed the arrests, stating that the Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, promptly directed the Area Commander in Pankshin to investigate and apprehend those involved. "Immediately the CP got wind of it, he directed the Area Commander in Pankshin LGC to act immediately, which they have done," Alabo said.

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In the process of committing this crime, sometimes you will commit several other crimes, “It is not just you beating somebody or meting violence against your fellow human being; even having the mind to record it is cybercrime.

Following preliminary investigations, the arrested students are to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department. They will subsequently face charges in court once the investigations are concluded. The police command strongly condemned the alleged attack, emphasizing that "jungle justice" and all forms of violence are criminal offenses. They also highlighted that the act of recording and disseminating violent acts on social media can lead to additional charges, including those related to cybercrime.

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Learn to report to a third party that has the authority to hear your matter and give you the justice that you deserve.

Authorities urged youths and residents to refrain from resorting to violence, regardless of the circumstances of any disagreement. "Learn to report to a third party that has the authority to hear your matter and give you the justice that you deserve," Alabo advised. The public is encouraged to report grievances and criminal incidents to the police or other appropriate security agencies instead of taking matters into their own hands. The police also appealed for continued public cooperation in providing timely and credible information to aid in prompt intervention and prevention of escalating situations.

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Stay clear of jungle justice. Report cases anytime you are aggrieved to the right and appropriate authority.