The presidency has reacted to
allegations of rape against police personnel in Abuja.
Some ladies, who were convicted
by a mobile court for alleged prostitution, on Thursday narrated how they were
harassed, molested and assaulted by men of the Nigeria Police in Abuja.
The ladies said they were
arrested during a raid by the agents of the Federal Capital Territory
Administration (FCTA) Joint Task Team, which is comprised of the Department of
Development Control, Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and the Social
Development Secretariat (SDS).
On Sunday, Laolu Akande,
spokesman to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, confirmed that investigation had
commenced.
He tweeted: “Regarding some of
our women who were reportedly harrassed & wrongly arrested in Abuja
recently, a thorough investigation of what happened is ongoing.
“This administration will not
tolerate any violation of the individual freedoms of our people & all
infringements shall be punished”.
On Friday, ASP Danjuma Gajere
Tanimu, spokesman of FCT command, in a statement said probe into the matter had
commenced.
”The Command as a responsible
corporate citizen, views the allegations seriously. Consequently, a high
powered team was constituted to investigate the veracity of the allegation”, it
read.
”In this regard invitations were
sent out to relevant individuals that may assist in getting to the root of the
matter.
”The Command wishes to assure
members of the public of its zero tolerance for unprofessional disregard to
human rights and stiff punishments will be meted out to erring officers,” he
added.
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