IGP Alkali Orders Probe Into Policewoman Assaulted by Her Superior for Refusing To Date Him

IGP Alkali Orders Probe Into Policewoman Assaulted by Her Superior for Refusing To Date Him

  • The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) says it will not support brutality against women or go unpunished
  • This is a sequel to a viral video circulated on social media where a policeman with a bruised body narrated how she was brutalised by her superior
  • She said she has been enduring numerous blackmail from her superior, who made love advances to her, and she refused

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Osun, Ode-Omu - Usman Baba Alkali, the inspector-general of police has sanctioned the commissioner of the Osun state police command, Olaleye Faleye, to commence an immediate probe over an alleged assault on police Inspector, Bamidele Olorunsogo, by her Divisional Crime Officer, Ajayi Matthew, in Ode-Omu area of the state.

This was a sequel to a viral video that circulated on social media showing Bamidele looking heavily brutalised with fresh bruises all over her body.

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Police, Adejobi
Police spokesperson, DSP Adejobi revealed that an investigation into the alleged assault will commence in earnest. Photo: NPF
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According to Sahara Reporters, Bamidele alleged that Mathew had on several occasions asked her to date him but she refused due to the fact that she was married.

She said in retaliation, Mathew occasionally blackmail her and went on to assault her.

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She said:

“What is my offence? He started beating me to the extent, he stripped me. Look at my chest, arms, everywhere, there are injuries. He’s Ajayi Matthew. He asked me out, that I should befriend him. I said no, that I’m a married woman.
“He started blackmailing me, claiming that he’s my lover, which is not true.”

Police HQ reacts

In reaction to this allegation, the police force headquarters spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed that an investigation will be opened at the Osun state police command while all necessary actions will be taken.

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He said:

“We will await the report of the investigation from the Osun State Police Command before necessary actions are taken.
“We, however, assure the general public that justice will be done on this case, to protect the core values and ethics of the NPF."

Huge tragedy as officer stabs colleague to death in top Northern state, police takes strong action

Meanwhile, what could be described as an inhumane act was displayed by a police officer recently toward his colleague.

This is as an Assistant Superintendent of Police officer in Kebbi state stabbed his colleague to death over a serious argument.

Meanwhile, the commissioner of police in the state has ordered a full investigation into the unfortunate incident.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.