Nigeria Police Detain Officers Over Assault on Students
The Zone XI Command of the Nigeria Police Force announced the detention of its operatives involved in a raid on a hostel occupied by students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, as an investigation into the alleged assault commenced. Police Public Relations Officer Olanrewaju Ojedele confirmed that all suspects arrested in connection with the incident had been released, and the assaulted student received treatment before being released.
Assistant Inspector-General of Police Bassey Ewah ordered the immediate release of the arrested students after discussions with student representatives, assuring them of a thorough investigation into the incident. The South-West Zone of the National Association of Nigerian Students, led by Coordinator Josiah Adeyemo, had previously petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, alleging that Cybercrime Unit operatives invaded the students' residence, assaulted them, and seized mobile phones of witnesses.
The police emphasized the importance of accountability and professionalism in their duties.
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