The Inspector General of police has ordered
investigations into the alleged torture of
photographer, Ejeh Smith, and his wife, Grace.
The couple claimed they were battered by a
policeman along the Lekki Roundabout on
Wednesday Dec. 3rd. (read here). Find the
police press release below..
The attention of the Police High Command
has been drawn to a viral media story alleging
Police incivility to a couple in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman
Abba has ordered a full scale investigation
into the matter in line with his avowed
commitment to protect and uphold the Human
Rights of all Nigerians and residents therein.
The Officer involved has been identified and is
already undergoing administrative trial. All
other officers whose conduct did not speak
well on the incident are also being sanctioned,
preparatory to further necessary action.
The IGP further reiterated the determination of
the Force to abide by the contents of the
newly launched NPF Human Rights Practice
Manual, stressing that no abuse of human
rights will be tolerated in the Force.
Ag. CP EMMANUEL C. S. OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
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