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Police arrest constable for threatening civilians
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a police constable, Prince Chima, attached to the Department of Operatives (DOP) for allegedly threatening some persons in their residence with an AK-47 rifle.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Funsho Adegboye disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City.
Adegboye, in a statement signed on his behalf and made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, said an orderly room trial has been ordered by the commissioner.
The commissioner explained that the arrest of the police constable was sequel to a viral video sighted on X handle on April 7, 2024 where a young man that wore a blue T-shirt, black joggers trousers, and blue palm slippers who was seen alone threatening with violence some persons in their residence with an AK-47 rifle.