A viral video showing police operatives in Akwa Ibom State assaulting a pregnant woman over enforcement of the third party vehicle insurance policy is currently generating rage and anger across the State.
According to emerging reports, the officers involved in the distressing incident as suspected to be personnel from the Itam Police Division in the oil-rich state
A Facebook post shared by one Mayor Sylvester, the post bemoaned the policemen’s action as the video showed the operatives dragging the alleged vehicle insurance defaulter until she collapsed on the ground.
Mayor Sylvester wrote: “This is what the Itam Police Station in Akwa Ibom State has turned the Third Party Insurance thing into. They are now acting like animals. These are the kind of irresponsible characters recruited into the force.
“Imagine how a pregnant woman is being rough-handled. I just hope her baby is still alive. If the police want to enforce and ensure every vehicle has third party insurance, why not get the insurance company’s representative to be assigned to every police checkpoints?
“So at the time you discover that the insurance of a car has expired, you easily direct the fellow to meet the broker right where you are and renew the insurance and if that is not possible, you take the car to the station.”
No Reaction From Police Authorities
Despite having the video trending for over 16 hours online, the Police authorities in Akwa Ibom State is yet to officially react to the unfortune incident even as attempts to contact the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom Command, CP Bala Mohammed Azare proved unsuccessful.
Similarly, reaching the Command’s Spokesperson, Tifon John, proved difficult Police Public Relations Officer, as efforts through calls for possible inquiries failed to yield any results before filing this report.
As expected, the unfortunate scene created by the Police officers attracted a crowd of sympathisers, heard in the background questioning why the Police had to apply such excessive force in dealing with the situation. – https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GVWrRz8ew/
