The Commissioner of Police Enugu State command, CP Ahmed Abdurrahman has assured the public that the command is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the officers that was caught on camera assaulting a “harmless and armless” citizen faces adequate sanction.
Briefing Newsmen in his office on Monday, the CP said; “the Inspector General of Police and the entire police formation was very disturbed by the video which went viral on social media.”
He went on to say that; “the IGP ordered immediate study of the video and identify the officers involved and he I quickly sent out a survelance team which identified them within a twinkle of an eye.
“The officers involved are 2 Non Commissioned Officers and a Constable.”
CP Abdurrahman said he has constituted a panel that will investigate their actions and this will form the basis for their trial in accordance with the rules of the force.
“This people are going to be investigated because I have instituted the panel today and we await their recommendation. The panel has three days to submit their findings” he said.
He enjoined the public to continue to keep faith with the Police under the able leadership of the IG, Mohammed Adamu.
“The public should have faith with the indefatigable Inspector General of Police, IGP, 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.
“The police force under the IG doesn’t cover any erring officer(s) who will be high-handed to any citizen.”
