Command detains cop who beat Imo youth unconscious
Chidiebube Okeoma , Owerri
One of the policemen , who allegedly beat a youth , Kennedy Iwuala , to a state of unconsciousness in Anara , Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday , identified only as Blacky , has been arrested and is in detention .
Our correspondent gathered that the state Commission of Police , Rabiu Ladodo, who was unhappy with the unprofessional conduct of the cops , had ordered a full- scale investigation into the incident .
Some policemen attached to the Anara Police Division had on Monday went for indiscriminate arrests at the St . Innocent ’ s junction in Anara .
They arrested Iwuala , who reportedly inquired what his offence was.
Eyewitnesses said that the cops started beating Iwuala with their rifles .
The victim , who fell into unconsciousness , was rejected at the first hospital he was rushed to due to his health condition .
He was, however , admitted in another hospital he was later rushed to.
The youth of the community , who protested the incident on Tuesday , decried police brutality , wickedness and extortion in the community .
They called on the Inspector – General of Police and the CP to bring the errant police personnel to justice .
A source said , “One of the overzealous policemen , who beat the youth unconscious, has been detained . As I speak to you, he is in the cell . The CP , who was unhappy with the development , has ordered an investigation into the incident .”
The police spokesperson in the state , Orlando Ikeokwu , said that the command was on top of the situation .
Ikeokwu stated that the victim was responding to treatment even as he said the community was now calm .
