The Imo State Police Command has identified and detained six police officers captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a young man in Nduhobokwe, Uzoagba, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, the incident occurred on June 22, 2026, and came to the attention of the police following the circulation of the video on social media. A prompt review by the Command led to the identification of the officers involved as Inspector Ugochukwu Ibe, Inspector Nwachi Chimezie, Sergeant Ugoezuhu Austin, Corporal Michael Obi, Corporal Ebuka Onwuegbu, and Corporal Amos Sunny.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, ordered a comprehensive investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the officers’ conduct. The six officers have since been taken into custody while disciplinary procedures have commenced in accordance with Nigeria Police Force regulations.
The Command reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct, unprofessional behaviour, and violations of citizens’ rights, stressing that the actions seen in the video do not reflect the values and ethical standards of the Nigeria Police Force.
CP Bosso assured the public that the investigation would be conducted transparently and thoroughly, adding that the outcome of both the investigation and disciplinary process would be made public upon completion.
