By Tony Ezike
The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video alleging unprofessional conduct by some police officers in Onitsha, assuring the public that no officer found culpable will be shielded from disciplinary action.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Okpoko had already intercepted the complaint and initiated steps to identify the officers allegedly involved in the incident.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed the DPO to produce the officers concerned for investigation and possible disciplinary action in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Force.
Preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation revealed that the DPO had earlier deployed officers to identify the personnel linked to the alleged misconduct.
The Command also disclosed that the money allegedly collected from the victim has been returned, a development it described as a serious indictment suggesting unprofessional conduct by the officers involved. It further noted that the involvement of a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator in the transaction indicates a possible conspiracy in the incident.
The Police Command reiterated its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and the protection of the rights of citizens, stressing that appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken against any officer found guilty.
The Command assured that further developments on the matter would be communicated to the public as the investigation progresses.
