The Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of an elderly man in Umuahia by three police operatives and a civilian Task Force member.
The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement issued in Umuahia on Friday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a viral video surfaced showing three police operatives and a Task Force member physically assaulting an elderly man, even striking him with their boots.
Part of the police statement read:
“The Abia Police Command is aware of a trending video on Facebook depicting some police officers maltreating a civilian.
“The incident allegedly occurred on Lagos Street, Umuahia, on 20/02/2025.
“The officers involved have been identified and are currently under interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department.”
The PPRO assured the public that appropriate administrative actions would be taken against any officers found culpable and that updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
She further stated that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Danladi Isa, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as “an unprofessional act, misconduct, and incivility toward members of the public.”
According to Chinaka, the CP reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a professional, law-abiding, and people-friendly police force in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police.
“The public is encouraged to report any misconduct, unprofessional behavior, or incivility by officers of the command to the Complaint Response Unit via 09031593827, 09035401645,” she added.
