Three officers of the Imo State Police Command have been arrested in the ongoing investigation ordered by the State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma over the viral video showing how some officers of the Command raided students’ hostels at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, injuring some students.
The spokesperson of the Command, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed that the three officers identified as Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine and Corporal Ejikeme Victor were arrested following their alleged involvement in the attack on the students’ hostel.
“The officers have been arrested and are presently in detention while the Command has commenced a thorough investigation into their alleged involvement in cultism and other related activities.
“Consequently, an Orderly Room Trial has been scheduled to commence on Monday,” he said.
The Command still reiterated that the conduct displayed in the viral video is highly unprofessional and does not reflect the discipline, ethics, and values of the Nigeria Police Force.
It added that the outcome of the Orderly Room Trial will be communicated to the public in due course.
