The attention of the Police High
Command has been drawn to a viral media story alleging Police incivility to a
couple in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The Inspector-General of Police,
IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPOM, NPM, mni, has ordered a full scale
investigation into the matter in line with his avowed commitment to protect and
uphold the Human Rights of all Nigerians and residents therein. The Officer involved
has been identified and is already undergoing administrative trial. All other
officers whose conduct did not speak well on the incident are also being
sanctioned, preparatory to further necessary action.
The IGP further reiterated the
determination of the Force to abide by the contents of the newly launched NPF
Human Rights Practice Manual, stressing that no abuse of human rights will be
tolerated in the Force.
Ag. CP EMMANUEL C. S.
OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS
OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
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