The
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered an investigation into
a viral video showing some police officers in Ibadan, Oyo State, harassing a
25-year-old female suspect.
The officers had
gone to the home of a suspected kidnapper and armed robber to arrest him and
met the lady there, who gave her name as Towobola.
The policemen after
taking the kidnap suspect away, faced Towobola, handcuffed her and accused her
of sleeping with the alleged kidnapper.
One of the police
officers, who identified himself as Wyclef, brought out his phone and started
to record the lady.
Wyclef is seen
mocking Towobola and telling her that young ladies were fond of dating men with
questionable wealth, which often lands them in trouble
He mockingly states
that if he were to woo the young lady, she would not give in to his advances
but would rather have sex with criminals.
The policeman
subsequently asked her if she was a virgin and how many men she has slept with.
Towobola said she
was 25 and a graduate of the University of Ibadan and had just completed her
National Youth Service Corps
Reacting to the
video, the IGP condemned the actions of the police officers and said they would
be brought to justice.
A tweet by the
police said, “The Inspector-General of Police has ordered discreet
investigations into the circumstances surrounding the dehumanising treatment
meted out to a female citizen in the above viral video.
“The IGP while
condemning the act, has directed the commencement of comprehensive
investigations aimed at unravelling the true identity of the perpetrators with
a view to bringing them to justice.
“Members of the public are hereby assured that any member of the Force found culpable in the incident will be made to face appropriate sanctions.”
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