Imo State Police Command has demoted one Sergeant Anayo Ekezie who was seen in a viral video using gun to assault a man along Owerri-Aba R,oad as other two Inspectors faced disciplinary measures.

In a press statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, he stated that the demoted sergeant along with other officers was found guilty during an orderly room trial conducted by disciplinary committee in response to a viral video showing the officers assaulting a man along the Owerri–Aba Road.

Okoye revealed names of the officers as Inspector Ofem Obongha, Inspector Obinna Okereke, and Sergeant Anayo Ekezie, all from the Safer Highway Unit.

He stated that following a review of the video, the Command conducted an orderly room trial in line with Nigeria Police Force disciplinary procedures and found Sergeant Anayo Ekezie guilty.

The Command’s spokesperson added that in view of the findings, Sergeant Ekezie has been demoted to the rank of Corporal, while the two Inspectors, Obongha and Okereke were severely reprimanded for failing to exercise proper supervisory control, which allowed the unprofessional conduct to occur.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Aboki Danjuma condemned the officers’ actions, describing them as a breach of the Force’s Code of Conduct and human rights standards.

“He reiterated the zero-tolerance policy for police misconduct and promised appropriate action for those found guilty,” the press release stated.

Following the development, the Command has urged members of the public to report any incidents of police misconduct through the Complaints Response Unit, CRU, X-Squad Unit, or via 08033424051, 0814 802 4755.

Okoye maintained that the Command was committed to transparency, professionalism, and protecting citizens’ rights.