The Imo State Police Command has taken swift action following the circulation of a viral video showing the rough treatment of a young man during a drug-related arrest.
The incident, which occurred on September 16, 2024, in Ovoro-Uzomiri Umuosu, Naze, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, involved Prince Amaechi, a 32-year-old man accused of drug trafficking. In the video, Amaechi, who was handcuffed, can be seen holding a two-month-old baby while resisting arrest.
Following public outrage, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, condemned the actions of the officers involved and immediately ordered their arrest. The four officers—Sergeant Patrick Nwangbo, Corporal God’swill Okechukwu, Corporal Justice Nnorom, and Corporal Goodluck Iwuagwu—are all members of the Command’s Anti-Narcotics Unit. They are now in custody and will face disciplinary actions, including an orderly room trial.
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Speaking on the issue, the police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, confirmed that the officers were executing an arrest warrant for Amaechi, who is being investigated for conspiracy and drug trafficking. Okoye acknowledged that the situation escalated when the suspect resisted arrest but stressed that the officers should have handled the matter with more professionalism.
The Commissioner has ordered a full investigation, which has been transferred to the IGP X-Squad in Imo State for further scrutiny. Okoye assured the public that the police will remain transparent throughout the investigation and keep the public informed of any developments.
The police urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation while the investigation is ongoing.
