…As IGP tasks officers on professionalism, respect for fundamental rights
The Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman Baba, has ordered the demotion of Inspector Adejoh Siaka who was caught on camera flogging a civilian on the roads of Rivers State.
He was demoted from the rank of Inspector to sergeant. Similarly, his partner, Sergeant Ndiwa Kpuebari, who stood watching instead of cautioning Siaka , was reprimanded.
The Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, explained: “Findings on video evidence widely circulated on Sunday 9th April 2023, on social media of assault, discreditable conduct, and incivility to members of the public, at Emouha, Rivers State, and a follow-up orderly room trial of the affected policemen by the Force Provost Marshal.
“Adejoh Siaka has been reduced in rank from Inspector to Sergeant. Similarly, Sergeant Ndiwa Kpuebari who was also present at the scene but took no steps to discourage such an inappropriate and shameful act was severely reprimanded.
“However, one Inspector Friday Obaka, who was later discovered to have been absent from the scene of the skirmish was discharged unconditionally at the conclusion of the proceedings. In all, the three Policemen will be posted out of Rivers State to other Commands and Formations to continue their police duties.
“The IGP has therefore tasked officers and men of the Force to be diligent and uphold the lofty tenets of professional policing in the discharge of their duties with respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”
