The Imo State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against three officers involved in a viral assault incident along the Owerri-Aba road. A video had surfaced showing policemen attacking a man, prompting widespread public outrage and calls for accountability.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the involved officers—Inspector Ofem Obongha, Inspector Obinna Okereke, and Sergeant Anayo Ekezie—were subjected to an orderly room trial. The investigation found them culpable, with Ekezie being demoted to the rank of Corporal for using a smoke gunner in the assault. The other two officers received severe reprimands for their failure in supervisory responsibilities.
Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, condemned the incident, labeling it a violation of the Nigeria Police Force’s Code of Conduct and human rights principles. He affirmed the Force’s zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and assured the public that appropriate disciplinary measures will always be enforced.
