The Ekiti State Police Command has distanced itself from a viral video showing some unidentified armed security operatives attempting to forcefully break into a residential apartment in the Adebayo area of the state.
This was contained in a statement by the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, on Saturday.
The police stated that it has no affiliation with the “Operation Flush” unit alleged to be responsible for the incident
The video has however sparked public outrage on social media.
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo, has ordered a discrete investigation to identify those behind the unlawful entry and ensure justice is served.
He called on members of the public, especially victims or eyewitnesses, to come forward with credible information that could aid the probe.
“The Ekiti Police Command is not unaware of the video circulating on the social media where some armed security personnel were seen breaking into an apartment somewhere still unknown in Ado-Ekiti. It was alleged in the post that Operation Flush Unit, which is a Joint Task Force of some security agencies, was responsible for the act.
“The Ekiti State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Police is not part of the Operation Flush Unit as being alleged by a section of the public. The Police does not operate any unit called Operation Flush.
“Meanwhile, the Command frowns at the incident and the Commissioner of Police, CP JOSEPH ERIBO, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident with the view to unraveling the facts and ensuring justice, while imploring anyone with additional and useful information, particularly the victim(s), to come forward to assist the Police in the investigation process.
“The Command will continue to support the rule of law, respect the rights of citizens and ensure maximum security for the lives and property of the good people of Ekiti State.” The statement read.