The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Bethrand Onuoha, on Thursday, issued directives for an inquiry into an alleged assault on a police officer during a reported political altercation in the Idah Local Government Area of the state.
In a press release from the State Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, based in Lokoja, it was stated that the Commissioner of Police expressed concern after viewing a viral video depicting a severely injured police officer.
Condemning the incident, Onuoha, the Commissioner of Police, instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police responsible for the Criminal Investigation Department to lead an immediate investigation into the altercation.
The Commissioner of Police emphasized the unwavering dedication of the command to collaborate with key stakeholders in Election Security Management, to ensure a secure environment for the electoral process.
“This command is ever determined to provide a level playing ground for all political parties as they embark on campaigns, rallies, processions, among others.”
“But all would-be trouble makers who are hell-bent on causing violence to undermine the credibility of the electoral process in the state should stay away from such acts or face the wrath of the police.”
“This is because we are in synergy with other security agencies in election security management and will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught disrupting the electoral process, ” the CP warned.