DISGRACEFUL! ! ! Police Officer Slapped Nursing Mother For Telling Him To Stop Collecting 50 Naira Bribe [Video]
The story of a disturbing incident captured on camera, a police officer from the Oyo State Police Command was seen physically assaulting a nursing mother in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. The altercation between the officer, identified as Kehinde Agbede from the Mokola Division, and the woman occurred in the Mokola area of Ibadan which raised concerns about the conduct of some police officers.
The confrontation reportedly began when the woman, who was carrying her baby on her back, objected to the officer’ s demands for bribes from motorists. The woman, concerned about the safety implications of the officer’ s actions, warned him not to cause an accident over a measly N50 bribe.
This simple act of standing up against corruption allegedly led the officer to slap the woman while she was on a commercial motorcycle. Eyewitnesses to the incident expressed shock at the officer’ s use of force against the nursing mother, highlighting the unjust response to her actions.
The video footage of the assault quickly went viral, drawing widespread condemnation and calls for accountability within the police force. The incident serves as reminder of the issue of abuse of power and corruption within the Nigerian police force, it shows the urgent need for comprehensive reforms
The lack of transparency and oversight within the police force has long been a concern for citizens, and incidents like this only serve to deepen mistrust in law enforcement agencies. At a time when the safety and security of all citizens should be a top priority, the assume on the nursing mother was unnecessary.
The incident sheds light on the issue of gender- based violence and the need to protect women from all forms of abuse. Calls for action have been directed at the Oyo State Police Command to investigate the actions of Officer Kehinde Agbede and hold him accountable for his behavior.
As the public awaits a response from
the authorities, it is clear that urgent
steps must be taken to address police
misconduct and ensure the safety and
well-being of all members of the
society. Ultimately, the incident in
Ibadan is a call for authorities to
prioritize police reform and uphold the
principles of justice, transparency,
and accountability within law
enforcement agencies.