Three police officers and seven others have been arrested for not protecting women accused of witchcraft in Roma community of Dumne, Song local government area of Adamawa State.
The personnel, including an Inspector, were traced to a video which went viral on social media, where they were sighted maltreating and assaulting three women in an unprofessional manner.
SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police public relations officer said the accused women were stripped naked and beaten mercilessly by the mob over the allegation of witchcraft as a result of which two of them were brutally murdered.
The commissioner of police, Afolabi Babatola, expressed shock over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the said Inspector, Ahmed Suleiman as well as vigilante members as watched in the viral video.
Irked by the unfortunate incident, the commissioner of police, immediately, deployed the deputy commissioner of police who arrested those seen maltreating and assaulting the women.
The CP equally ordered for a thorough investigation into the immediate and remote cause(s) of this condemnable incident as well as ensuring speedy dispensation of justice.
He assured 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.
