‘Shoot Him In The Leg’: AIG Orders Probe After Viral Video Shows Police Officers Assaulting Students At Ede Poly Hostel
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 11 has ordered an investigation after a disturbing video showing police officers allegedly assaulting students at a hostel in Ede, Osun State, went viral on social media. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many Nigerians questioning the conduct of the officers and calling for accountability. According to reports, the viral footage showed armed police officers allegedly assaulting students at a hostel, with one of the officers reportedly heard making the statement, "Shoot him in the leg." The officers were alleged to be attached to the Zone 11 Cybercrime Unit. The incident reportedly involved forceful entry into the hostel, physical assault and the seizure of a mobile phone belonging to a student who was recording the encounter. AIG Orders Investigation Following public reactions to the video, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG Bassey S. Ewah, reportedly ordered ...