Take-It-Back Momenent Petitions Osun Commissioner Of Police Over Brutalisation Of Commuter By Lawless Officers
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It was noted that after stopping the commercial vehicle which Mr Victor was on, the police threatened that if the driver hadn’t stopped, the vehicle would have been shot at and everyone would bear the consequences.
The Take-It-Back movement has petitioned the Osun State police command over the alleged brutalisation of a commuter, Lijofi Victor, by some lawless officers.
The pro-democracy group noted this in a statement signed by Samson Tola, its Osun State coordinator on Wednesday and obtained by SaharaReporters.
Copied in the petition are; the Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 11, Bureau of Public conduct, DSS, Osun command, National Human Right Commission, Legal Aid Council, Public Complaint Commission.
“I am writing to bring to your attention a disturbing incident involving the brutalisation of Mr Lijofi Victor by police officers under your command,” Tola said.
They alleged that he was subjected to emotional torture.
“On 30th of September, 2024 at approximately 6:30 p.m, Mr. Lijofi was subjected to physical and emotional abuse by the officers, led by Supo. Akinyele E.O. at Apomu junction. He was beaten blue -black with sticks, slaps and hit with guns. As a result, various forms of injury were inflicted on him as he was later admitted to Oke-Ola Catholic Hospital, Apomu the same day.”
It was noted that after stopping the commercial vehicle which Mr Victor was on, the police threatened that if the driver hadn’t stopped, the vehicle would have been shot at and everyone would bear the consequences.
“According to the victim, this incident occurred after the commercial bus he boarded from Ibadan was stopped and was unnecessarily delayed. After about 30 minutes of the delays, one of the police officers made a statement that if the driver had refused to stop, the vehicle would have been shot at, and that everyone in the vehicle would have bear the consequences”.
“Mr Lijofi, having responded to the uncivilised police officer to stop the threat and the criminal mind set was met with various physical attacks as described above.”
They described the incident as a clear violation of human rights and the fundamental principles of justice while urging immediate action to address this grievance.
“A thorough investigation should be conducted to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable for their actions. The officers involved should face disciplinary action, and measures should be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.”
Other details include disciplinary action against the officers involved in the brutalisation.
The TIB also demanded compensation given the harm the victim suffered and they sought that the police withdraw and replace the team at Apomu junction.
“Withdraw and replace the team at Apomu junction with another team of police officers who are civil in line with the police act and the Nigerian constitution. This is in a bid to prevent the re-occurrence of this.”
