A video circulating on social media has captured operatives reportedly attached to the Edo State Police Command assaulting an individual, sparking public outrage.
The footage, which surfaced on X on Thursday, shows about five uniformed officers surrounding a man lying on the ground near a white bus.
In the clip, one of the officers was seen dragging the victim by the legs while another struck him repeatedly with what appeared to be a plastic pipe.
Despite attempts by the individual to resist, he was overpowered by the officers.
Reacting, the Edo State Police Command confirmed awareness of the incident and said an investigation had commenced.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed via X that the video had been forwarded to the Complaint Response Unit in Benin for further action.
“We are already on it. The video has been shared with the CRU Benin, and efforts are ongoing to identify the officers involved,” she said.
She also appealed to members of the public with clearer footage to assist the investigation by forwarding such materials through appropriate channels.
The development comes amid growing concerns over police conduct in the country.
In a related incident, a suspect identified as Mene Ogidi was recently shot dead by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State.
The Delta State Police Command confirmed that the officer involved had been arrested and transferred to the Force Headquarters for disciplinary measures.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has also ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers linked to the incident.
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