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Olukayode Egbetokun, acting inspector-general of police
(IGP), has summoned some officers alleged to be involved in running over a man
with a vehicle in Edo state.
Outrage has trailed a viral video showing some police officers
running over a handcuffed man with a Sienna vehicle.
The incident occurred on Thursday in Ekpoma, Edo state.
The victim was handcuffed by a team of officers attached to
the Ekpoma police division over his refusal to allow them to go through his
mobile phones.
In a statement on Friday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police
spokesperson, said IGP condemned the act, adding that the erring police
officers have been asked to report to the force headquarters on Monday.
“The Ag. inspector-general of police, Olukayode Adeolu
Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team
ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Ekpoma, Edo state,”
the statement reads.
“The IGP has, therefore, directed the erring policemen, who
have been in detention in Edo state, to report to the force headquarters in
Abuja on Monday for further action.
“Members of the
public, particularly the people of Ekpoma, are implored to remain calm as the
present leadership of the NPF will not condone such an act of unprofessionalism
and illegality.”
