In a turn of events, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has vehemently denounced a distressing incident of gross misconduct involving officers of the Nigerian Police seen running over a citizen with a vehicle on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Ekpoma, Edo State.
The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked nationwide outrage as the IGP takes decisive action to address the issue promptly.
In a Statement signed by the Force HQ PRO, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi , The IGP has, therefore, directed the erring policemen, who have been in detention in Edo State, to report to the Force Headquarters Abuja on Monday for further action.
Expressing his firm commitment to upholding professionalism and the rule of law within the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), IGP Egbetokun has pleaded to the members of the public, particularly the people of Ekpoma, to remain calm as the present leadership of the NPF will not condone such an act of unprofessionalism and illegality.