The acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has directed the police officer who ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday, June 29 at Ekpoma, Edo State to report at the Force headquarters on Monday.
According to a release by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi the IGP condemned the conduct of a police team.
The statement reads partly” The Ag. Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Ekpoma, Edo State.
“The IGP has, therefore, directed the erring policemen, who have been in detention in Edo State, to report to the Force Headquarters Abuja on Monday for further action.
“Members of the public, particularly the people of Ekpoma, are implored to remain calm as the present leadership of the NPF will not condone such an act of unprofessionalism and illegality.”