The Acting Inspector-General of Police has condemned the actions of a police team that ran over a citizen in Ekpoma, Edo State.
The incident was captured on video and shows the victim’s hands and legs tied as he was made to lie on the floor. Residents of the area were engaging the officers when the officer who was driving the bus moved and ran over the victim. He stopped driving after the residents repeatedly yelled that the victim was under the car.
The Acting Inspector-General of Police has directed the erring policemen to report to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, July 3, for further action. He has also urged members of the public to remain calm, as the police will not condone such acts of unprofessionalism and illegality.
- The victim was handcuffed and lying on the ground when the police car ran over him.
- The police car ran over the victim for several seconds before the driver stopped.
- The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
- The police officers involved in the incident have been arrested and are being investigated.
- The Acting Inspector-General of Police has condemned the actions of the police officers and has promised that they will be punished.
The police have urged members of the public to remain calm and to cooperate with the investigation.
