From Victor Osula, Abuja
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the disturbing incident in Ekpoma, Edo State where a police team, chained and ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
The victim was said to have the papers the policemen demanded for. They even rejected pleas from persons at the spot as well as passers-by and then ran out of the Sienna while the young man was writhing in pains under the vehicle. He is said to be under intensive care unit of a hospital on the town.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, directed the erring policemen, who have been in detention in Edo State, to report to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday, for further action.
Egbetokun, who condemned the action of the policemen, urged members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, as the Police authorities handle the matter.
According to CSP Adejobi, “The Ag. Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Ekpoma, Edo State.
“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. Members of the public, particularly the people of Ekpoma, are implored to remain calm as the present leadership of the NPF will not condone such an act of unprofessionalism and illegality.”
