Police constable dismissed for flogging man with machete

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba on Monday dismissed Police Constable (PC) Liyomo Okoi with force number: 524503 for gross misconduct

Okoi, attached to Ekori Divisional Headquarters, Cross Rivers Police Command, was captured in a viral video on July 31, 2022, where he was flogging a man with a machete.

His dismissal, according to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, takes effect from Monday, August 8.

The IGP reiterated his commitment to ethical regeneration, restoration of professional standard and enhancement of the anti-corruption drive
with dedication to entrenching human rights-driven policing within the country.
He expressed confidence that the current overhauling will improve the effectiveness of the units, and rid them of negative elements who deviate from the standard operating procedure of the Units, and the Nigeria Police Force in general.
The statement reads in part: “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has expressed grave disappointment at the reports
of brutality and extortion levelled against some police officers via various complaint channels available to the public, particularly on social media platforms. The IGP has therefore directed all supervising Commissioners of Police and Tactical/Strategic Commanders to ensure strict supervision of their personnel as further incidences of this nature would be viewed strictly.

“The IGP has also ordered a holistic overhauling of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), the Special Tactical Squad (STS), and the Special
Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) Units to ensure that their operations are in tandem with the purpose for their creation, and maximum effectiveness
and output in line with the mandate of the IGP’s administration and public safety.

“The IGP has therefore directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau (AIG-FIB) to carry out supervisory role over the three units to ensure their operations are professional, active and productive and do not infringe on the fundamental rights of the citizenry, and other members of the public”.
(Nation)