The Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a uniformed police offer assaulting a lady during stop and search.

The PCRRU said it would like to speak with the lady involved and witnesses at the scene of the incident.

WuzupNaija had reported that the police officer allegedly searched the lady and asked her to pour the contents of the bag on the floor. When she refused he hit her in the presence of other passengers and his colleagues.

The incident reportedly happened in Warri, Delta State; and the video was posted by an Instagram user on Wednesday.

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The PCRRU said that the victim or the witnesses should “quote #PCRRU673916 when you call any of our phone lines in respect of this matter”.

In a statement released on PCRRU Twitter page, some phone numbers were also released to the public for complaints.

“PCRRU LAUNCH INVESTIGATION AFTER A VIDEO CAPTIONED “WE ARE NOT EVEN SAFE WITH THE POLICE” WAS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA

“The video of an altercation between a Police Mobile Force officer and a lady said to have occurred on 23.05.2018 along Mercy land road Warri, Delta State and circulating on social media has been brought to our attention.

“The Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU)has commenced an investigation and would like to speak with the lady involved and witnesses. Please quote #PCRRU673916 when you call any of our phone lines in respect of this matter.

“Members of the public are once again reminded that police officers doesn’t require search warrant to conduct a search on them or their luggage when accosted on public highways/roads. Citizens are also enjoined to be patience and obey simple police instructions during stop and search.

“PCRRU is available 24/7 via; Calls Only: 0805 700 0001, 0805 700 0002 | SMS and WhatsApp Only: 0805 700 0003 BBM: 58A2B5DE | Twitter:@PoliceNG_PCRRU |Facebook: www.facebook.com/PolicePCRRU | Email:[email protected] OR [email protected] | Website: www.npf.gov.ng/complaint

ACP ABAYOMI SHOGUNLE
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
PUBLIC COMPLAINT RAPID RESPONSE UNIT (PCRRU),
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.