Following the viral video that circulated widely on social media on Sunday 9th April 2023, which portrayed an act of assault, discreditable conduct, and incivility to members of the public, at Emouha, Rivers State.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said there was a follow-up orderly room trial with the affected policemen by the Force Provost Marshal.
After the trial, one Adejoh Siaka was reduced in rank from Inspector to Sergeant while Sergeant Ndiwa Kpuebari who was also present at the scene but took no steps to discourage such inappropriate and shameful acts was severely reprimanded.
However, Inspector Friday Obaka, who was later discovered to have been absent from the scene of the skirmish, was discharged unconditionally after the proceedings.
Adejobi confirmed that the three Policemen will be posted out of Rivers State to other Commands and Formations to continue their police duties.
He further stated that the Inspector General of Police has tasked officers and men of the Force to be diligent and uphold the lofty tenets of professional policing in the discharge of their duties with respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).