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From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested some of its officers for allegedly assaulting a man, Arinze Eze, resulting in the loss of sight in one of his eyes.
According to reports, Eze and the officers had an altercation at Ishieke in Ebonyi Local Government Area while he was returning to his hometown, Ngbo, in Ohaukwu Local Government .
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the officers involved had been identified and arrested.
He said they would face appropriate disciplinary procedures in line with the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
“The Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command, has identified the police officers involved in an altercation with a civilian in Ohaukwu Local Government Area.
“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, Hope Okafor, immediately directed that the officers be transferred to the Command Headquarters.
“She also ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to commence a thorough investigation into the incident. The officers have since been detained and will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary procedures in accordance with the outcome of the investigation.
“The Command sympathises with the victim, who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, and assures the public that the matter will be investigated thoroughly, transparently, and without bias.
“The Ebonyi State Police Command remains committed to upholding professionalism, accountability, and respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens.
“It reiterates its zero-tolerance stance on brutality and all forms of misconduct capable of bringing the Nigeria Police Force into disrepute. Any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action in line with established regulations,” Ukandu said.
