Bayelsa police arrest officers seen assaulting tricycle rider in viral video
Iyamah Edebor, the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, has ordered the arrest of officers filmed assaulting a tricycle rider in Yenagoa. The incident, captured in a widely shared video, showed the rider being threatened, beaten, and forced into a bush by the policemen. The police command described the officers’ actions as unacceptable and has begun disciplinary proceedings. Iyamah Edebor assured the public that the rights and safety of citizens remain a priority.
What happened
- Iyamah Edebor condemned the officers’ conduct, calling it contrary to professional policing standards.
- The viral video showed the tricycle rider pleading with officers and being assaulted after explaining he was unwell.
- The officers were seen threatening residents who tried to record the incident and later assaulted the rider in a bush.
- The police command confirmed the arrest of the involved officers and the commencement of disciplinary action.
- The public was urged to remain calm and continue supporting peace and order in Bayelsa State.
