Outrage has trailed viral video of some officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) running over a handcuffed man with a Sienna vehicle.
Gatekeepers News reports that the incident occurred on Thursday in Ekpoma, Edo state.
In a video, a handcuffed man was lying on the floor as a car laden with police officers repeatedly ran over him.
In the video, the handcuffed man is seen laying on the ground in what seems to be an attempt to stop the officers from leaving with the vehicle.
It was learned that the man was handcuffed by some police officers attached to the Ekpoma division over his refusal to allow them go through his mobile phones.
The police officers reportedly tried to take the man to their station but they were resisted by passersby.
The incident led to a scuffle between passersby and the officers.
Amid the chaos, the police officer entered their vehicle to drive off from the scene, with the handcuffed man still writhing on the floor.
The victim was left with several bruises on his body afterwards.
It is understood that the man is currently in the hospital receiving treatment.
Many Nigerians have condemned the police officers over the incident, while calling for their arrest.
Reacting to the incident in a tweet, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said the action of the police officers is “unpolice”, adding that the commissioner of police in Edo has been contacted.
When reached out to, Edo State Police Spokesperson Chidi Nwabuzor on Friday, said the command will do “something” about the incident and that a statement will be issued soon.
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