The Imo State Police Command acknowledges the recent video circulating on social media regarding an incident during the arrest of an individual. We want to assure the public that the command takes such matters seriously and is committed to upholding law and order within the state.
PoliceCcommand Arrest Officers Caught On Tape Confronting Nan Accused Of Drug-Trafficking In Imo State
On September 21, the spokesperson for the state police command, ASP Henry Okoye, issued a statement regarding an operation conducted by four operatives of the command’s Anti-Narcotics unit.
The operatives, identified as Sgt Patrick Nwangbo, Cpl God’swill Okechukwu, Cpl Justice Nnorom, and Cpl Goodluck Iwuagwu, executed an arrest warrant for a 32-year-old male named Prince Amaechi in Ovoro-Uzomiri Umuosu, Naze, Owerri North LGA of Imo State on September 16.
The arrest was made in connection with a case of conspiracy and drug trafficking based on the confessions of previously arrested suspects, Ijeoma Ezealamba (female) and Ebenezer Chukwuka (male).
‘’During the operation, the suspect resisted arrest, leading to the escalation captured in the video. The command condemns the actions of the operatives, emphasizing that the situation should have been handled with greater discretion and professionalism. The operatives involved have been apprehended for interrogation, and the Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be transferred to the IGP X-Squad Imo State Command for thorough investigation. Additionally, the officers will face an orderly room trial pending the outcome of the investigation.”
Okoye further stated that the command kindly requests the public to maintain composure and refrain from disseminating inaccurate information while an investigation is underway.
Here is the video below……