The Rivers State police command has arrested police officers who assaulted and brutalized a man in viral video.
According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-koko the two officers are at the command undergoing trial for their unprofessional act.
She said the Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka condemned the conduct of the officers.
The statement reads” The Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka Psc LLB PhD, has condemned the police assault and brutality of a man in a video trending on the social media.
“The policemen in the video has been identified and arrested. They are currently at the Command undergoing trial for their unprofessional act which will serve as deterrent to other police personnel .
“The Command hereby appeal to the victim to come forward to the Public Reltions Department, Rivers State Police Command to give his own statement so as to aid conclusion of the investigations and his identity will be protected.
“The commissioner of Police assures members of the public, that the police operatives will be investigated in line with extant rules underlying the conduct of police personnel and appropriate sanctions meted accordingly.
“The command further assures the good people of Rivers State of its unalloyed commitment to promoting the rule of law.”
