The arrest of police officers who assaulted a woman outside a compound in Osun state has been reported, with the victim narrating how the incident unfolded. The security operatives were apprehended following the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu’s pledge that the police force will not tolerate misconduct and recklessness from its personnel under his leadership.
The officers, identified as Inspector Ikuesan Taiwo with AP NO 251724 and PC Abass Ibrahim with Force No. 509634, are currently in custody, and their orderly room trial has commenced. The Nigerian police force released a statement in response to the incident, condemning the assault and assuring that the culprits will face repercussions.
Recounting her ordeal on Facebook, the victim, Tola Azeez, disclosed that she was in the neighborhood to obtain drugs and relief materials when the assault occurred. She shared images of her injuries and detailed the unjust treatment she received at the hands of the police officers.
The images in this article capture the aftermath of the assault, shedding light on the victim’s injuries and the circumstances of the incident.