Enugu Police Command Begins Investigation On Alleged Assault Of A Lady By Its Personnel

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Sunday, September 12th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state Commissioner of police (CP) Abubakar Lawal has ordered immediate investigation and sanction of a Policeman recently involved in physical assault of a lady in Enugu.

He however, warned the Command’s personnel against acts of unprofessionalism under his watch, stressing that his administration will not condone any conduct capable of dragging its image to the mud.

A statement made available to African Examiner this weekend in Enugu by the Command’s Spokesman Daniel Ndukwe, ASP) said the Commissioner has “ordered the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (State CIID) to commence immediate investigation and disciplinary sanction of the Police Operative, seen engaging a young lady in an altercation and physically assaulting her in the video circulating on social media.

According to him, the incident occurred when the police man was “on duty at a checkpoint in Obeagu Awkunanaw, along Agbani Road, on 8th September, 2021.

“The CP, while condemning the conduct of the Policeman as shown in the video, has warned personnel of the Command against conducting themselves unprofessionally or disrespecting the fundamental human rights of citizens while performing their duties.

“He made it clear that anyone found wanting will be made to face maximum disciplinary sanctions.

“Meanwhile, the said lady and eyewitnesses to the incident have been enjoined to visit the State CID Enugu to volunteer their statements, in order to facilitate meticulous and swift conclusion of investigation.

“Also, residents of the State have been enjoined to promptly report Police Officers of the Command found conducting themselves in an unprofessional manner to the nearest Police Station or by calling the Command’s emergency hotlines on: 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202 or 08098880172..

“Or alternatively send an Email to contact042ppro@gmail.com.