IGP disbands technical team that ran over a man in handcuff in Edo state

Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, has disbanded the Technical Police Team that ran a vehicle over a man in handcuffs in Edo State.

Freshreporters had noted the incident which was caught on camera occurred in Ekpoma area the state last Thursday, 29th of June, 2023. 

Our correspondent monitored the video, where the handcuffed middle-aged man is seen lying on a road while a police vehicle ran over him. 

According to a statement issued out by the police force public relation on Thursday, 6th of July, 2023 in person of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the operatives involved in the misconduct are facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. 

“In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith. This step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force,”the statement read. 

“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.

“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.” He said.