Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has taken action by disbanding a team of seven officers involved in an incident where they ran over a civilian, Success Ehimare, with their car in Edo State.
The incident was captured on video by an eyewitness, causing public distress.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, released a statement announcing the disciplinary measures implemented by the IGP in response to the incident.
Additionally, the operatives who ran over a handcuffed man, Ehimare, in the Ekpoma area of Edo state on June 29 are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures, having arrived at the Police headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
According to Adejobi, this move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.
He further said that the Inspector-General of Police has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
Egbetokun has also urged members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.
