The Imo state police command has identified the officers in its command accused of engaging in cult activities.
A video showing some of the officers displaying signs pertaining to a particular cult group was shared on social media some days ago with many condemning the officers. The state police command immediately released a statement saying investigation had commenced to identify the officers involved.
In an update given last night, the command’s spokesperson, SP Henry Okoye, said further to the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, ordering a thorough investigation into the viral video showing officers engaged in unprofessional conduct, the command has identified the officers as Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine and Corporal Ejikeme Victor
Okoye said the officers have been arrested and are presently in detention, while the Command has commenced a thorough investigation into their alleged involvement in cultism and other related activities. Consequently, an Orderly Room Trial has been scheduled to commence on Monday.
The statement further states that the conduct displayed in the viral video is highly unprofessional and does not reflect the discipline, ethics, and values of the Nigeria Police Force.
It added that the outcome of the Orderly Room Trial will be communicated to the public in due course, as the Command remains committed to upholding professionalism, accountability, and transparency in the discharge of its duties.
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