The police in Ekiti state have arrested and detained an officer who allegedly stabbed a man in his family home in the Ise-Ekiti area of Ekiti State.The daughter of the victim had shared several videos online, crying out for justice for her father.
According to the young lady, the officer serves as an orderly to a local chairman’s personal orderly. She said trouble started when her brother had an argument with a female classmate of his who happens to be the officer’s girlfriend.
According to her, the classmate reported the argument to her boyfriend, who allegedly stormed their home, accompanied by two police officers, claiming to be effecting an arrest.
She mentioned that her elder brother saw them and they attempted to arrest him in place of her brother. She said things took a different turn when one of the officers ‘’removed a knife, and stabbed my dad in his belly. Fortunately, my dad was able to use his hand to guide the knife, but the knife tore through his hand,”
She called on relevant authorities, including President Bola Tinubu and the Commissioner of Police in the state to intervene and ensure justice is served.
Reacting to the incident, the state police command spokesperson, SP Abutu, said the accused officer has been arrested and is currently being detained.
‘’The Ekiti State Police Command has noticed a video circulating on the social media where a young girl (name unknown) was complaining that his father was stabbed on his palm by a Policeman serving in Ise-Ekiti due to an argument that ensued between her brother and the Policeman’s girlfriend.
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP JOSEPH ERIBO, upon noticing the complaint, directed the DC CID to take over the case and ensure a thorough investigation is conducted.
Meanwhile, the officer in question has been taken into custody for investigation and other necessary actions.
The Command is calling on everyone especially the family members of the victim to be calm, as nothing short of justice will be delivered in this case as soon as possible.