By Egufe Yafuborghi & Chioma Onuegbu
UYO –THE Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom state, Baba Mohammed Azare has ordered an investigation into Police brutality and extortion alleged by the students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene local government area
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John who made this known yesterday in a statement, said the CP gave the order Monday when he engaged the student leaders and management of the School in his office in Uyo.
Her words, “The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations of police brutality and extortion raised by students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua.
“In a bid to address their concerns, the Commissioner of Police engaged the management of the school, Students’ Union Government (SUG) and other representatives in a peaceful dialogue aimed at fostering understanding and strengthening police-student relations.
“During the engagement, the Command reaffirmed its uncompromising dedication to upholding human rights and ensuring the safety of all citizens, including students.
“The CP strongly condemned any acts of misconduct by police officers, emphasizing that any personnel found guilty of unprofessional behaviour would face disciplinary measures by the law.
“He used the occasion to emphasize the need for continuous collaboration between students and law enforcement agencies, encouraging open communication and trust-building efforts to ensure a more secure environment”
According to the PPRO, the command reassured students that proactive measures were already in place to curb crime and promote security within the host community through intelligence-led operations.
Recall that AkwaPoly students led by the President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the School, Comrade Geoffrey George, Monday morning took to the streets of Ikot Ekpene LGA to protest against alleged police brutality, extortion among others.
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