The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbedokun, has taken swift action in response to a disturbing incident where a team of policemen ran over a handcuffed middle-aged man in Ekpoma, Edo State.
The incident, which has caused apprehension in the area, has prompted the summoning of the erring officers to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
In an official statement released by Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, the acting IGP expressed his strong condemnation of the incident, which occurred on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
The statement reassured the public that the present leadership of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) will not tolerate such acts of unprofessionalism and illegality.
The statement reads, “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 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.”
