Babajide Williams
The Nigeria Police, Rivers State Command has arrested Inspector Adejoh Siaka; Inspector Friday Obaka, and Sgt. Ndiwa Kpuebari for assaulting a man.
The policemen reportedly slapped the man on the road in Rivers State. They reported at the Force Headquarters on Tuesday, 11 April 2023.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made this available to newsmen on Tuesday, noted that the trial would soon commence.
Adejobi promised, “We will update as soon as possible.”
On Monday, 10 April 2023, the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the policemen that were seen in the viral video beating the man had been identified. She added that the man was assaulted at Elibrade junction, Emohua.
She revealed that Rivers State Command Commissioner of Police, CP Okon O. Effiong, has ordered the immediate arrest of the officers indicated.
According to her, as a defender of human rights, the CP assures members of the public, that the police officers would be investigated in accordance with extant rules underlying the conduct of police personnel; and appropriate sanctions meted accordingly.