The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba has ordered a full scale investigation into an alleged torture of couple in Ikoyi, Lagos State.
According to Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, the directive was in demonstration of the IGP’s avowed commitment to protect and uphold the Human Rights of all Nigerians and residents therein.
Ojukwu said the Officer involved has been identified and is already undergoing administrative trial. All other officers whose conduct did not speak well on the incident are also being sanctioned, preparatory to further necessary action.
The IGP further reiterated the determination of the Force to abide by the contents of the newly launched NPF Human Rights Practice Manual, stressing that no abuse of human rights will be tolerated in the Force.
