The Commissioner of Police for Kogi, Bethrand Onuoha, issued a directive on Thursday for an inquiry into an alleged assault on a police officer during a purported political altercation in the Idah Local Government Area of the state.
In an official statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the state command, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, from Lokoja, it was mentioned that the Commissioner of Police expressed concern regarding a viral video depicting a severely injured police officer.
Condemning the incident, Onuoha instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police responsible for the Criminal Investigation Department to lead an immediate investigation into the clash.
The Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the command to work closely with key stakeholders in Election Security Management to ensure a secure environment for the electoral process.
“This command is ever determined to provide a level playing ground for all political parties as they embark on campaigns, rallies, processions, among others.
“But all would-be trouble makers who are hell-bent on causing violence to undermine the credibility of the electoral process in the state should stay away from such acts or face the wrath of the police.
“This is because we are in synergy with other security agencies in election security management and will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught disrupting the electoral process, ” the CP warned.
