The Ekiti State Police Command has detained an officer for stabbing a man in Isa-Ekiti, Ise-Orun Local Government.
This is following a viral video by his daughter who cried out for justice after the attack was carried out on her father by the police officer.
According to her, the incident is following a disagreement between her younger brother and a female classmate.
She had reported the argument to her boyfriend, which resulted in two police officers confronting her family and claiming they were there to make an arrest.
The Ekiti State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Abutu Sunday, disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and conduct an investigation on the incident.
“The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo, upon noticing the complaint, directed the DC CID to take over the case and ensure a thorough investigation is conducted.
“Meanwhile, the officer in question has been taken into custody for investigation and other necessary actions.”
“The command is calling on everyone especially the family members of the victim to be calm, as nothing short of justice will be delivered in this case as soon as possible.”