Police Chief probes assault on lady by errant cops

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered discreet investigations into circumstances surrounding the dehumanising treatment meted out to a lady by a policeman as captured in a trending video .  

“Stand up, stand up. I go daze you o. Face me, face me. If you like cover your face tire. CCTV go carry you. TV go carry you. All the stations go carry you. Stand up,” the policeman demanded ,”  a policeman commanded, in harsh tones, as he spoke in pidgin English in a 2- minute 20-second video, which showed a handcuffed young lady moaning in pains on the floor.  

The dehumanised lady who was dressed in a white T-shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers, was heard begging  the policeman, who was laughing derisively while he humiliated her.  

In a Twitter message  @PoliceNG, on Wednesday evening, the Police Chief while condemning the action, ordered a comprehensive investigation of the incident.

The incident happened in a large compound with several cars parked while some people were seen loitering.