Policeman WEAKNESS! Causes 8- Month Pregnant Woman To Lose Her Baby- See Details
On August 5, 2015, the case of Chika Elekwachi, a victim of severe police. brutality, brought to light the troubling realities of law enforcement in Nigeria. The incident occurred on July 19, 2015, and the details of her experience reflect both the personal trauma and broader issues of police misconduct. Elekwachi, who was eight months pregnant at the time, was driving her Infinity QX35 Sports Utility Vehicle along Old Ojo Road in Lagos with two friends. At approximately 7 p. m., their vehicle was stopped by a mini- bus with four occupants, who appeared to be in civilian attire but were later identified as police officers. The situation quickly escalated when one of the officers, wearing a black branded police T-shirt, ordered Elekwachi to park the vehicle or face violence.
Despite Elekwachi’s pleas that she was pregnant, the officers disregarded her condition and violently removed her from the car. She was beaten, dragged on the floor, and stripped naked in front of a growing crowd. The police’s brutality continued as they forcibly transported her to the station, where she fell unconscious. The brutality had severe consequences. Elekwachi was later taken to Safe Hands Medical Centre, where she was diagnosed with maternal trauma and placenta abruption. Emergency surgery was performed to deliver her baby, who, tragically, died four days later in an incubator at Outreach Medical Centre in Satellite Town. The delay in informing her about her baby’s death added to her distress.
After her discharge from the hospital, Elekwachi experienced further difficulties. The police, initially. supportive in facilitating her medical care, ceased their assistance, leaving her without necessary medications and scans. Attempts to contact the police for support went unanswered, compounding her ordeal.
The police issued an invitation for Elekwachi to attend an orderly room trial on August 3, 2015, to provide evidence regarding the incident. The trial was intended to address the actions of the three officers involved, who were reportedly detained. The letter, signed by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Felix Ofili, indicated an official acknowledgment of the incident and a commitment to investigating it.
Despite the DPO’s assurances, public pressure for a thorough investigation and prosecution of the officers remained high. Elekwachi’s lawyer, Mrs. Franca Okafor, submitted a petition demanding compensation and a public apology, highlighting the serious breach of Elekwachi’s fundamental rights. The petition sought N2, 500, 000 in damages and threatened legal action if the demands were not met Non-governmental organizations, including the Joint Action Against Gender-Based Violence (JAGBV), led by Mrs. Jemima Abdulkarim, also expressed their commitment to ensuring justice for Elekwachi. They emphasized that police brutality affects everyone and must be addressed urgently.
The incident is part of a troubling pattern of police violence in Nigeria.
Historical accounts of brutality, such as the 2014 assault of Chibuike Edeh by police in Benin City and the 2015 killing of Akeem Aranse by a trigger- happy officer in Lagos, illustrate the systemic nature of the problem. Amnesty International’ s reports have consistently condemned police abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings. Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, a retired Police Commissioner, criticized the lack of discipline within the force, attributing police brutality to systemic issues and inadequate oversight. He pointed out that overzealous behavior and Impunity among officers contribute to the perpetuation of violence.
Despite laws aimed at protecting human rights, including the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2008, their enforcement remains problematic. Tsav noted that senior officers and politicians often interfere with disciplinary processes, undermining efforts to hold offending officers accountable. In conclusion, Chika Elekwachi’s case underscores the urgent need for reform within the Nigerian police force. It reflects both the personal suffering of victims and the broader issues of systemic violence and impunity that plague law enforcement in the country. As Elekwachi’ s legal battle continues, the call for justice and accountability remains a critical issue for Nigerian society.
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