Enugu Command Parades 3 Policemen who Assaulted Passenger in Viral Video

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The Enugu State Police Command, yesterday, paraded three policemen caught on camera brutalising a man identified as Justice Obasi in the Enugu metropolis.

The footage of the assault had gone viral on the social media.

The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdur-rahman, said the command would ensure that the policemen face the full weight of the law.

The police boss however refused to reveal the identities of the errant policemen but said they were two non-commissioned officers and a constable.

“The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and the entire police formation were disturbed by the video, which went viral on the social media.

“The IG ordered the immediate study of the video to identify the police personnel involved for immediate arrest. So, I quickly sent out a surveillance team, which identified them within the twinkle of an eye,” Abdur-rahman said.

The CP stated that he had constituted a panel to investigate their actions, adding that the outcome of the investigation would form the basis for their trial in accordance with the rules of the force.

“These people are going to be investigated because I have constituted the panel today (Monday) and we await its recommendations. The panel has three days to submit it findings” Abdur-rahman stated.

He, however, pleaded with members of the public to continue to keep faith in the police under the leadership of Adamu, adding that no police personnel would be shielded if they committed crimes.

“The public should have faith in the indefatigable Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, as he is a leader, who doesn’t only stop at providing security for the lives and properties of Nigerians from criminals, but also protects the citizens from the excesses of some officers,” he said.

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