Police probe Akwa Ibom students’ allegation of brutality, extortion against officers
The police commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Baba Azare, has ordered an investigation into allegations of brutality and extortion raised by some students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua.
This order was disclosed in a statement on Monday.
The students earlier on Monday staged a protest over alleged police brutality and extortion, which they said disrupted academic activities in the institution’s campus.
In a bid to address their concerns, Mr Azare engaged the management of the school, the Students’ Union Government and other representatives in a peaceful dialogue aimed at fostering understanding and strengthening police-student relations.
“During the engagement, the command reaffirmed its uncompromising dedication to upholding human rights and ensuring the safety of all citizens, including students.
“The CP strongly condemned any acts of misconduct by police officers, emphasising that any personnel found guilty of unprofessional behaviour would face disciplinary measures in accordance with the law,” said the police statement.
The police reassured the students that proactive security measures were already in place to curb crime and enhance safety within the host community through intelligence-led operations.
(NAN)
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