The Nigeria Police Complaint Response Unit has reacted to a viral video showing some officers attached to Operation Flush in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, forcefully gaining access into a private apartment.
A Nigerian man, Michael, who tweets as #MichaelFrosh32, had shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that the officers were attempting a daylight robbery at a residence in the Adebayo area of the city. He called on police authorities to take action against the officers involved.
Responding via its official handle, the Police Complaint Response Unit requested further information to aid its investigation.
The Police Complaint Response Unit wrote, βDear #MichealFrosh32, kindly provide more details via DM, thank you for bringing this to the attention of the Police force. #NoToImpunity.β
Statement issued by the PPRO of the State, SP Abutu Sunday says, Ekiti Police Command is not unaware of the video circulating on the social media where some armed security personnel were seen breaking into an apartment somewhere still unknown in Ado-Ekiti. It was alleged in the post that Operation Flush Unit, which is a Joint Task Force of some security agencies, was responsible for the act.
The Ekiti State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Police is not part of the Operation Flush Unit as being alleged by a section of the public. The Police does not operate any unit called Operation Flush.
Meanwhile, the Command frowns at the incident and the Commissioner of Police, CP JOSEPH ERIBO, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident with the view to unraveling the facts and ensuring justice, while imploring anyone with additional and useful information, particularly the victim(s), to come forward to assist the Police in the investigation process.
The Command will continue to support the rule of law, respect the rights of citizens and ensure maximum security for the lives and property of the good people of Ekiti State.
