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Police detain six officers over alleged assault in Imo

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  • Six police officers in Imo State have been identified and detained for allegedly assaulting a young man, captured in a viral video.
  • The state Commissioner of Police ordered a comprehensive investigation into the misconduct, with disciplinary procedures initiated.
  • The command reiterated its commitment to professionalism and citizens' rights, promising transparency and public disclosure of the investigation's outcome.

Imo State Police Command has detained six officers following a viral video that appears to show them assaulting a young man in the Ikeduru Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred in the Uzoagba community, drew public attention after the footage circulated on social media.

Following a prompt review of the incident, the six officers involved have been identified as operatives of the command.

— DSP Henry OkoyeConfirmation of the officers' identification and their status under investigation.

The video depicts six officers involved in the assault, with five seen repeatedly striking the victim with sticks while another held him down. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed that all officers involved are under investigation. Preliminary reviews identified the officers as Inspector Ugochukwu Ibe, Inspector Nwachi Chimezie, Sergeant Ugoezuhu Austin, Corporal Michael Obi, Corporal Ebuka Onwuegbu, and Corporal Amos Sunny.

Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Audu Garba Bosso, has directed a thorough investigation into the incident to establish the full circumstances surrounding the misconduct of the officers involved.

— DSP Henry OkoyeDetails on the Commissioner's order for a comprehensive investigation.

State Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, has ordered a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances of the officers' misconduct. The detained officers are undergoing disciplinary procedures in line with Nigeria Police Force regulations. The command emphasized that the officers' actions do not represent the standards or values of the Nigeria Police Force.

The officers have been taken into custody, and disciplinary procedures have been initiated in line with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

— DSP Henry OkoyeInformation regarding the officers' detention and the commencement of disciplinary actions.

Authorities have assured residents that the investigation will be conducted transparently. The outcome of the inquiry and disciplinary process will be made public upon completion. The command reiterated its commitment to professionalism and respecting citizens' rights.

The actions of the officers, as seen in the video, are inconsistent with the values, ethics and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.

— DSP Henry OkoyeStatement clarifying that the officers' conduct does not align with police standards.
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