Two Police officers who were taped assaulting a young man in a viral video posted on social media have been arrested in Rivers State, the Rivers State Police Command said in a released statement.
According to the statement released on Tuesday 11th July 2023, by the Rivers State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko stated the action of the two Police officers has since been condemned by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka.
SP Grace Iringe-Koko who shared the photos of the two police officers, stated that “they are currently at the Command undergoing trial for their unprofessional act which will serve as a deterrent to other police personnel.”
“The Command hereby appeal to the victim to come forward to the Public Relations Department, Rivers State Police Command to give his own statement so as to aid the conclusion of the investigations and his identity will be protected.
The commissioner of Police assures members of the public, that the police operatives will be investigated in line with extant rules underlying the conduct of police personnel and appropriate sanctions meted accordingly. The command further assures the good people of Rivers State of its unalloyed commitment to promoting the rule of law,” SP Grace Iringe-Koko added.