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CP Olugbenga Adepoju, Rivers State Commissioner of Police
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of officers involved in a viral assault incident.
The officers were accused of brutally assaulting a citizen who allegedly refused to pay a N1 million bribe demanded over an expired tinted glass permit.
According to SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Police Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Police has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter and assigned the CP Monitoring Team to handle the case. She said the officers have been taken into custody and are currently facing disciplinary action.
The victim, Cletus Emmanuel Onyekachi, alleged that the officers stopped him along Igbo-Etche Road, demanded a bribe, and turned violent when he refused to pay. The officers allegedly assaulted Onyekachi, his brother, a friend, and a female passenger.
A viral video of the incident showed the officers beating and slapping Onyekachi, with one officer using a whip to inflict injuries.
SP Iringe-Koko assured the public that the Command remains committed to professionalism and accountability in policing. She emphasized that the outcome of the investigation will be made public in due course, adding that the Rivers State Police Command is dedicated to upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability among its personnel. (The Guardian)
