The Delta State Police Command has taken swift disciplinary action after a video surfaced showing police officers assaulting a man near Asaba Specialist Hospital.
The footage, which went viral across platforms including X (formerly Twitter), drew public condemnation for the officers’ “unprofessional conduct.”
In the video, the victim whose identity has yet to be confirmed is seen being beaten and dragged by uniformed personnel in broad daylight on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Reacting to the incident, Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, ordered the immediate identification and arrest of the officers involved.
The police team was quickly traced and detained at the Command Headquarters, pending formal disciplinary proceedings.
“The officers were promptly identified and detained, pending the commencement of their orderly room trial, while their team leader, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was issued a query.”
The CP strongly condemned the incident and reaffirmed the Command’s zero-tolerance policy toward abuse of power and human rights violations.
“The Delta State Police Command has condemned the assault of a yet-to-be-identified man by police officers in the state.”
“CP Abaniwonda stressed that the Command will not condone the trampling of citizens’ rights or tolerate assault and harassment by officers.”
In a statement issued by the Command, the CP gave assurances that the implicated officers would face consequences in line with police disciplinary codes and national law.
“He assured the public that the erring officers would be dealt with decisively, in accordance with the extant laws as stipulated in the Police Act and regulations, to serve as a deterrent to others.”
He further urged all personnel to conduct themselves responsibly, noting the importance of respecting constitutional rights while on duty.
“He urged all officers to uphold the tenets of professional policing and to discharge their duties with respect for the fundamental human rights of all citizens, in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”
As investigations continue, the Commissioner called for public calm and trust in the disciplinary process.
“The CP expressed hope that the action taken against the erring officers would serve as a warning to others and appealed to the public to remain calm, assuring them that justice will be served.”
