Outrage has trailed a video of some officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) running over a handcuffed man with a Sienna vehicle.
The incident occurred on Thursday in Ekpoma, Edo state.
In a now-viral clip seen by TheCable, a handcuffed man was lying on the floor as a car laden with police officers repeatedly ran over him.
It was learned that the man was handcuffed by some police officers attached to the Ekpoma division over his refusal to allow them go through his mobile phones.
The police officers reportedly tried to take the man to their station but they were resisted by passersby.
The incident led to a scuffle between passersby and the officers.
Amid the melee, the police personnel entered their vehicle to drive off from the scene, with the handcuffed man still writhing on the floor.
The victim was left with several bruises on his body afterwards.
TheCable understands that the man is currently in the hospital receiving treatment.
Many Nigerians have condemned the police officers over the incident, while calling for their arrest.
Reacting to the incident in a tweet, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said the action of the police officers is “unpolice”, adding that the commissioner of police in Edo has been contacted.
This is unpolice. I dont think a normal human being can do this. To crush a man with a car? This is unbelievable. I have personally contacted the CP Edo on this. We need to take urgent action on the matter. It's strange to me as a person. https://t.co/yJQAS9lppA
— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) June 30, 2023
When TheCable reached out to Chidi Nwabuzor, Edo police spokesperson, on Friday, he said the command will do “something” about the incident and that a statement will be issued soon.
See comments:
Nigeria police officer runs over citizen with a car in Edo State.
This is @PoliceNG policing. pic.twitter.com/O8i9iVOCud
— Rinu Oduala π₯π« (@SavvyRinu) June 30, 2023
https://twitter.com/PIDOMNIGERIA/status/1674519676301324288?t=11pjKMonthwQFRGYfWg9lg&s=19
This is the most disturbing video I have seen.. https://t.co/WW78o6vse3
— Nwoke na Ifve! π³π¬ Dat Anambra Guy! (@Mazipita) June 29, 2023
Police brutality took another turn in Ekpoma as police patrol vehicle purposely ran over a young man earlier today.
Cc: AAUONLINENEWS pic.twitter.com/45C9Dvwge5
— CHIEF AZUWA π΅ (@efewonyi) June 29, 2023
https://twitter.com/GossipMillNaija/status/1674501078274961437?t=Od_Vefrg7W6KQg_ewDu8tw&s=19
Police Sienna ran over a young man with handcuffs in Ekpoma?
What's happening here? @PoliceNG@BenHundeyin
Chioma| Garba Shehu| Money Heist| Racism| Alex Otti| Ifeanyi| Ekpoma| Senate President| Awujale| Seun| Yemi Alade pic.twitter.com/NifhrQMDQv
— AlΓ‘kΓ²wΓ© (@alakowee) June 30, 2023
Happened today opposite GT Plaza in Ekpoma. All I can say is some officers in the @PoliceNG will disgrace NPF and Nigerians. https://t.co/aMGK9VC1p1 pic.twitter.com/ZcsRjpnRL2
— #TheGuy π³π¬π¬π§ (@welcome24eva) June 29, 2023
This happened 29th of June 2023 live from Ekpoma Edo state Nigeria. This is how they protect life and properties. pic.twitter.com/gYcXAigudC
— Oveh Matthew (@MatthewOveh) June 30, 2023
This was Said zti Had Happened In Ekpoma Of Edo State, According To The Poster, The Victim Was Driving An Unregistered Car. THE Nigeria Police Apprehended Him Handcuffed Him l
Laid Him On The Groud And tried To Override Him With Their Patrol Toyota Sienna Which Amount To Jungle pic.twitter.com/tVNviWESqx— Lucky itoya Okhueleigbe (@itoya_lucky) June 30, 2023
See how Ekpoma police officers crushed a man yesterday in Edo state. Ekpoma police in Edo state. @PoliceNG #ifeanyi #nasty #nadavido #EndSARS #PeterObiIsMyPresident pic.twitter.com/yQvl32j9ds
— Abumere Osagie Daniel (@OsagieAbumere) June 30, 2023
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