IGP Disband Police Team Who Ran Over Man In Handcuff With Their Operational Vehicle In Edo

Acting IGP disband Police Team who ran over man in handcuff with their operational vehicle in Edo State.

Says step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis and restore public trust in the Police Force.

The accused police officers are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.

In a move to address the unprofessional conduct of some police officers, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has disbanded police team accused of running over a man in handcuffs in Edo State.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the accused police officers are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.

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The statement by the FPRO titled with “EDO POLICE MISCONDUCT”, reads :

“EDO POLICE MISCONDUCT: In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith. This step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.”

“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.”

“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.”

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