The Delta State Police Command has said that it is aware of a video making rounds across various social media platforms of “some policemen in the state manhandling a woman in a dehumanising manner.”
The state Police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
He said the erring officers have been summoned and detained at the command headquarters.
According to the statement, “After a careful examination of the video clip, it is clear and obvious that the policemen acted in an unprofessional manner unbecoming of police officers.”
“The command condemns their act in totality, as no citizen deserves to be treated in such a manner either by the police or anybody.
“Their act is not only inexcusable but unpardonable and will not be tolerated by the command.
“The erring police officers serving at Agbarho Division have been identified, summoned and detained at the command headquarters.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Ali, has directed that internal disciplinary action be initiated immediately and at the end of their orderly room trial, members of the public will be intimated on the outcome.
“The command wishes to reiterate that ‘rope’ is not a police accouterment and as such, should not be used by policemen in whatever guise while carrying out their duty. It is not in the character of the command to dehumanise and trample on the rights of citizens.”
Edafe further quoted the CP as assuring members of the public that the policemen concerned will be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant laws as stipulated in the Police Act and regulations to serve as a deterrent to others.
