Delta CP arrests policemen for manhandling woman in a viral video in Agbarho

•Assures victim, members of the public of justice

The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of a policemen caught in a viral video for manhandling a woman in Agbarho community in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement by the state police spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe on Sunday.

The police commissioner who described the act of the policemen as unlawful, assured the victim and members of the public of justice.

According to the police, the erring policemen would face a room trial as a disciplinary measures.

The statement reads, “The Command is aware of a video recording that has since gone viral on various social media platforms of some policemen manhandling a woman in a dehumanizing manner.
After a careful examination of the video clip, it is clear and obvious that the policemen acted in an unprofessional manner unbecoming of police officers.

“The Command condemns their act in totality, as no citizen deserves to be treated in such a manner either by the Police or anybody. Their act is not only inexcusable but unpardonable and will not be tolerated by the Command. The erring Police officers serving at Agbarho Division have been identified, summoned, and detained at the command headquarters.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, psc+ has directed that internal disciplinary action be initiated immediately and at the end of their orderly room trial, members of the public will be intimated on the outcome.
The Command wishes to reiterate that “rope” is not a police accoutrement and as such, should not be used by policemen in whatever guise while carrying out their duty.
It’s not in the character of the Command to dehumanize and trample on the rights of citizens”.

He assured members of the public that the officers concerned would be decisively dealt with in accordance with the extant laws as stipulated in the Police act and regulations to serve as a deterrent to others.

The CP wished to emphasize that protection of life and properties in the state remained the top priority of the Command.

“The following dedicated phone lines are available to the public to reach the command, as a quick response contact for any complaint or distress situation.
0915 557 0008
0915 557 0007
Command control room via 0803 668 4974”.