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Anambra CP Orders Disciplinary Action Against Cop for Assaulting Civilian
By Ikem Asika, Awka
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has ordered immediate disciplinary proceedings to commence on the police officer who was caught assulting a citizen in a viral video.
According to the statement issued today 21st May, 2024 by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the PPRO of the Command, “Anambra State Police Command wishes to let the members of the public know that the Police officers seen on a viral video assaulting a citizen have been identified”.
The statement also stated that the command is also inviting the victim to come forward, to help in facilitating the necessary procedures involved in the process.
CP Itam reiterates that the command under his watch would not tolerate any form of unprofessional conduct by police personnel and emphasized the need for Officers to be courageously calm when dealing with the civil populace especially when being provoked.
He also urges citizens to always respect the civil authority and be law-abiding.