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The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Abubakar Lawal, has ordered an investigation of police officers for allegedly assaulting a young man and a masquerade at Agbani, Nkanu West LGA of the state.
Lawal ordered the State CID to fish out, thoroughly investigate and ensure the disciplinary sanction of Police Operatives, alleged to have physically assaulted a young man and a masquerade at Agbani area of Nkanu West Local Government Area, as shown in viral video clips.
The CPโs order was contained in a statement issued by the commandโs spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe on Saturday.
He condemned the act describing it as unprofessional.
The CP reiterated that such acts against professionalism, extant operational codes of the Nigeria Police Force and more importantly, the fundamental human rights of citizens by Police Officers under his watch, shall not be condoned.
He urged the said victims and eyewitnesses to the incident, to report at the State CID in order to provide necessary information and evidence that will aid the investigation.
Lawal also enjoined citizens of the state to remain law-abiding and assist the command to further instil discipline on its personnel by promptly reporting their unprofessional conducts, especially in the areas of extortion and other corrupt practices as well as the abuse of their discretional powers and the violation of the fundamental human rights of citizens.
โSuch reports can be made by calling the Commandโs Control Room numbers on: 08032003702, 08075390883 or 08086671202; or through the Commandโs Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) by calling 08099854883 or sending e-mails to: [email protected]โ, the statement said.
