Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 10 people including 3 police officers as well as vigilantes for killing 2 women accused of witchcraft in Roma community, Song LGA.
The women, who were 3 in number and hail from the community , were stripped naked and beaten up mercilessly by the affected as a result of which 2 of them died.
A statement by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Sunday, said that the incident occurred in Roma, Dumne Development Area, Song LGA.
SP Nguroje said that the command came across a viral video where the Police Officers attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters and Vigilantes were sighted maltreating and assaulting the women in an unprofessional manner.
"The Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, expressed shock over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the said Inspector, Ahmed Suleiman as well as Vigilantes members as seen in the viral video". He stated.
The Spokesman said that the CP who was irked by the unfortunate incident, immediately, deployed the Deputy Commissioner of Police who arrested those seen maltreating and assaulting the women.
He said that the CP had ordered for a thorough investigation into the immediate and remote cause(s) of what he described as condemnable act as well as ensure speedy dispensation of justice.
He said, "The CP has ssured that any act of indiscipline and lawlessness will not be tolerated under his watch as those found guilty of this heinous crime against humanity will surely be brought to book".
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