The Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly assaulting a civilian. The incident, which reportedly took place along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20, quickly gained traction on social media.
In a statement released on Friday, February 21, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed that the officers involved have been identified and are currently being interrogated at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Umuahia.
“The Abia State Police Command is aware of a trending video on Facebook depicting some police officers manhandling a civilian. The incident is alleged to have occurred along Lagos Street, Umuahia on 20/02/2025,” the statement read. “The officers involved have been identified and are currently under interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The public will be updated after necessary administrative actions are taken against the erring officers.”
The state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, condemned the actions of the officers, labelling the behaviour as a violation of professional standards and a disregard for the dignity of the public. He reiterated his commitment to ensuring that officers under his leadership uphold the rule of law and treat the public with respect.
“He reiterates that under his leadership, the command is committed to ensuring a professionally competent, rule of law-compliant, and people-friendly police force in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police,” the statement concluded.