The Imo State Police Command has responded to a disturbing video showing its officers assaulting a man along the Owerri–Aba Road. In the footage, the officers were seen slapping and kicking a man who appeared to be a passenger in a commercial vehicle.

The officers involved in the incident have been identified as Inspector Ofem Obongha, Inspector Obinna Okereke, and Sergeant Anayo Ekezie, all of whom are members of the Safer Highway Unit. Following a thorough review of the video, the Police Command conducted an orderly room trial as part of its disciplinary procedures.

’Sergeant Anayo Ekezie was found guilty of using his issued smoke gunner in the assault and has been demoted to the rank of Corporal. Inspectors Obongha and Okereke were severely reprimanded for failing to exercise proper supervisory control, which allowed the unprofessional conduct to occur.” the statement read

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, condemned the actions of the officers, describing them as a serious violation of the Police Force’s Code of Conduct and human rights standards. He emphasized that such behavior would not be tolerated, reaffirming the Command’s zero-tolerance policy for police misconduct. He assured the public that appropriate actions would be taken against those found guilty.

The Police Command also urged the public to report any incidents of police misconduct. They provided several channels for complaints, including the Complaints Response Unit (CRU) and the X-Squad Unit, as well as two contact numbers: 08033424051 and 0814 802 4755. The Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, professionalism, and the protection of citizens’ rights.