Rivers: Police explain how youths robbed, assaulted Inspector after visiting girlfriend
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The youths claimed that the police officer was being punished for taking banned substances within their community.
By Desmond Ejibas
The Police have explained how one of their officers identified as Inspector Joshua Nyian was assaulted and robbed after visiting his pregnant girlfriend by a group of youths in Nkpolu community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
A viral video of attack of some youths assaulting Insp. Joshua Nyian has been making the rounds on the social media.
The youths claimed that the police officer was being punished for taking banned substances within their community.
However, the spokesperson for Rivers Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko told journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Aug. 24 at about 10:20 a.m.
According to her, Inspector Nyian who was attached to Woji Division of Rivers Police Command was returning from duty when the Nkpolu youth President, the Community Chairman, and about 20 other youths accosted him.
She said Nyian had stopped to visit a female acquaintance who was reportedly pregnant for him when the incident occurred.
“The youths reportedly beat him up, dragged him to the main road, and seized his police identity card and mobile phone.
“The mob further recorded him on video and forcefully collected N78,000 from him,” she said.
Iringe-Koko stated that in his report, Nyian alleged the attack may have been prompted by personal grievances, claiming the Youth President had previously made advances towards his girlfriend.
She said that following the report, the officer’s statement was voluntarily recorded, and a medical form was issued for treatment.
She added that efforts were ongoing to identify and bring those responsible for the assault for questioning and investigation.
“The command urges community leaders to caution their youths against taking the law into their own hands, as the command remains committed to ensuring justice and maintaining public order,” she cautioned.
Iringe-Koko assured the public that justice would be served in the matter. (NAN)
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