The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Bassey Ewah, has ordered the immediate release of a student who was arrested following the circulation of a viral video depicting an alleged assault.
The directive was issued by the senior police officer stationed in Osogbo, Osun State, in response to the public attention generated by the incident. The student had been detained in connection with the events shown in the footage that gained widespread traction online.
In addition to ordering the student's freedom, AIG Ewah has directed a probe into the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the alleged assault. The investigation aims to determine the facts of the case and ensure accountability within the force.
The decision to release the student comes after the video of the incident went viral, prompting scrutiny of the police response and the handling of the case.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>