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By Emmanuel Awosika
The Imo State Police Command has indicted a policeman who threatened to shoot protesters demanding the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) yesterday in Owerri.
The officer, identified as Obioma Obi, was caught on video cocking his loaded gun and threatening to shoot at the protesters if they did not disperse.
However, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede, has denounced the officer’s actions saying it was unprofessional.
He revealed that Officer Obi would face investigation from a disciplinary committee, but urged members of the public to exercise patience with the SARS reforms.
He said this in a statement released by the spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, Orlando Ikeokwu.
The statement reads: “The Commissioner of Police, Imo state, CP Isaac O. Akinmoyede, psc, fdc, MNIM, has condemned the unprofessional conduct by a police officer, captured in a trending video, attempting to assault some protesting citizens against alleged human rights violations by personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Imo State, today, 8th October 2020. The CP notes that the conduct displayed by the officer is not a true reflection of the ethics, standards, values and training of the Nigeria Police Force.
“The CP, while noting that disciplinary action has already commenced against the erring officer, however, observes that much as it is within the rights of the citizens to express their concerns through protest and other legitimate means, they should do so in a peaceful manner, devoid of violence and disruption of public peace and order.
“The CP calls on the people of Imo State to exercise restraint and be patient with the ongoing reforms on SARS and other Tactical Squads of the Force.
“He reassures that the Command will fully comply with the directives of the IGP towards preventing any violation of the rights of the citizen and improving on the working relationship between the Command and residents of the state.”
