Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba yesterday dismissed a Police Constable (PC) Liyomo Okoi with Force Number 524503.
Okoi was attached to Ekori Divisional Headquarters of the Cross Rivers Police Command.
He was dismissed for flogging a man with a machete in a viral video on July 31, 2022.
His dismissal, according to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), took effect from yesterday (August 8, 2022).
The IGP reiterated his commitment to ethical regeneration, restoration of professional standard and enhancement of the anti-corruption drive with dedication to entrenching human rights-driven policing within the country.
The statement reads: “…IGP Usman Alkali Baba has expressed grave disappointment at the reports of brutality and extortion leveled against some police officers via various complaint channels available to the public, particularly on social media platforms.
“The IGP has, therefore, directed all supervising Commissioners of Police and Tactical/Strategic Commanders to ensure strict supervision of their personnel as further incidents of this nature would be viewed strictly.
“The IGP has also ordered a holistic overhauling of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), the Special Tactical Squad (STS), and the Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) Units, to ensure that their operations are in tandem with the purpose for their creation, and maximum effectiveness and output in line with the mandate of the IGP’s administration and public safety.
“The IGP has, therefore, directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau (AIG-FIB) to carry out supervisory role over the three units to ensure their operations are professional, active and productive and do not infringe on the fundamental rights of the citizenry, and other members of the public.”