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Suspense Over Police Reaction On Officers’ Assault On Pregnant Woman

By Gideon Ayeni

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A viral video showing policemen, allegedly from the Itam Police Division in Akwa Ibom State, assaulting a pregnant woman has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.

The disturbing footage, shared on Facebook by a user identified as Mayor Sylvester, captured the shocking moment policemen forcefully dragged the pregnant woman until she collapsed. The incident is reportedly linked to the ongoing enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance policies in the state.

Watch the video below;

Expressing his anger, Sylvester criticized the policemen officers for their excessive use of force, describing their actions as inhumane and unprofessional.

“This is what the Itam Police Station in Akwa Ibom State has turned the Third Party Insurance thing into. They are now acting like animals. These are the kind of irresponsible characters recruited into the force,” he wrote.

He further questioned the approach taken by the police, suggesting that insurance representatives should be stationed at checkpoints to facilitate on-the-spot renewals rather than resorting to harassment and brutality.

“If the police want to enforce and ensure every vehicle has third-party insurance, why not get the insurance company’s representative to be assigned to every police checkpoint? That way, motorists can renew their insurance on the spot instead of being harassed and dragged to the station,” he added.

The video has triggered a wave of criticism from Nigerians, with many condemning the officers’ actions and calling for urgent police reforms to curb human rights violations by law enforcement agencies.

GWG.ng reports that the action of the Akwa Ibom policemen is coming against the background of recent efforts by the commissioner of police in the state, Baba Mohammed Azare to build partnerships with civil society towards achieving his goals in the state.

Efforts to get his reaction to the development were not successful.
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