Police officer detained for alleged misconduct, Abia CP orders probe

A policeman recently caught in a viral video in alleged misconduct Uturu in Abia State has been identified and detained police custody.

The spokesperson of the Nigeria police Command in Abia State, DSP Maureen Chinaka disclosed this on Sunday in a statement.

She revealed that the ‘Command is aware of the trending video on social media 9/05/2026, depicting Police misconduct at Uturu, Abia State”.

DSP Chinaka said investigation immediately commenced, following the incident, while the “complainant was contacted and the officers involved were identified, traced and promptly arrested”.

She also stated that Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Danladi Isa, has ordered for the investigation of the affected officers at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for appropriate administrative action.

While assuring that the public will be duly updated on the outcome of the police action accordingly, the CP reinstated the Command’s firm commitment to professionalism, discipline and civility to the members of the public while discharging her lawful duties.

He also warned that impunity and all forms of misconduct will not be tolerated in line with the Inspector General of Police mandate to ensure a friendly and Human Right compliance Police Force in the Country.