July 6, 2023

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has disbanded a team of officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who ran over a citizen in the state.

In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the step is aimed at regularising and standardising police operations in the axis as well as restore public trust in the police.

The disbandment was a directive by the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,

The IGP had on June 30 summoned the officers involved to the Force Headquarters in Abuja after the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on June 29, in Ekpoma.

Adejobi urged members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.

“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force”.

Meanwhile the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures in line with the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions.