Imo Police Begin Disciplinary Proceedings Against Officers Over Misconduct
By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
The Imo state Police Command says it has commenced investigation into the alleged involvement of their personnel in cultism and other related activities.
Imo Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Okoye Henry, stated on Saturday that the investigation follows the directive by the Police Commissioner in the state, CP Aboki Danjuma, ordering a thorough investigation into a viral video showing the officers engaged in unprofessional conduct.
TheFact Daily reports that the Command launched the investigations after a viral social media post by anti-cultism advocacy platform Naija Confra, accused some police officers in Owerri of belonging to the Vikings confraternity — one of Nigeria’s most notorious cult groups.
In a statement released alongside the video on Friday, Naija Confra alleged that several uniformed officers were seen “openly disgracing the Nigerian Police Force by engaging in cult activities” while wearing Vikings (DNKI) berets and caps.
The post quickly gained traction online, sparking public outrage and calls for disciplinary action.The caption read in part: “These are police officers in Owerri, Imo State, openly disgracing the Nigerian Police Force by engaging in cult activities.
“They are boldly wearing Vikings (DNKI) berets and caps — an evil cult group responsible for countless deaths across Nigeria and beyond”.
The Command’s PRO stated that the officers captured in the viral video, identified as Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine and Corporal Ejikeme Victor, have been arrested and are presently in detention.
“Consequently, an Orderly Room Trial has been scheduled to commence on Monday”, Okoye stated, while reiterating on behalf of the Command that the conduct displayed in the viral video is highly unprofessional and does not reflect the discipline, ethics, and values of the Nigeria Police Force.
He further assured that “the outcome of the Orderly Room Trial will be communicated to the public in due course, as the Command remains committed to upholding professionalism, accountability, and transparency in the discharge of its duties”.
