The Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command, has arrested two men for stripping, flogging, and dehumanising two teenagers over alleged fowl theft.
Police spokesperson DSP Joshua Ukandu disclosed this in a statement he signed and made available to journalists on Tuesday.
According to Ukandu, the arrests followed the circulation of a viral video on social media depicting the incident.
The incident occurred in November 2023 at Ojiegbe Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.
The statement reads: “The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday, the primary suspects in a disturbing viral video where two teenage girls were stripped, flogged, and dehumanised.”
Upon assuming office, CP Anthonia A. Uche-Anya, fdc, emphasised the need to eradicate trial by ordeal, jungle justice, and self-help in the criminal justice system.
She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to rooting out such practices in Ebonyi State with the support of stakeholders.Furthermore, she assured that those involved will face the full force of the law for their heinous actions. (Tribune)
