AIG takes over investigation of man chained to police van

The Nigeria Police Force Public C

omplaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) has initiated an investigation in order to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the police operations that led to the viral video showing a suspect handcuffed to a stationary police patrol vehicle in Benin-City, Edo State on Sunday.

This is contained in a statement released signed by ACP Abayomi Shogunle, in charge of Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU).

Shogunle said: “It is important to state that there is no frame in the 1:34" video in circulation on various social media platforms that shows anyone being dragged by a police patrol vehicle as insinuated. Both arrested suspects, including the one seen in the video (on the Right in photo) are the ones in the attached photo, there is no sign of bodily injury on them.”

The ACP further said that members of the public that witnessed the incident or with information other than what was already in public domain should please turn up at the Office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 5 Benin-City, where detailed investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding events leading to the video and allegations.

Shogunle noted that the Nigeria Police Force under IGP Ibrahim Idris, is determined to ensure that rights of every suspect is protected at all times.

He added: “The public is assured that proven case of abuse of powers by any police officer(s) would attract sanctions. As we await the outcome of the investigations by the AIG Zone 5 Benin-City, members of the public are enjoined to always cooperate with Nigeria Police Force units as police officers are out to ensure the protection of their lives and properties. Remember bail is free. PCRRU says no to impunity.”