The Nigerian Police has arrested Prof. Zainab Duke and her aides for assaulting Inspector Teju Moses on Tuesday at her residence in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement issued by force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday.
Adejobi said the assault took place as a result of the refusal of the orderly to go against the professional code of conduct of the police by undertaking menial and domestic chores.
He said it was perpetrated with the assistance of some accomplices, noting that the culprits would be dealt with accordingly.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, the assault took place as a result of the “refusal of the orderly to breach professional ethics by carrying out menial and domestic chores at her house.
He said, “The IGP has directed the express prosecution of the arrested suspects who are currently in Police custody, as the preliminary investigation shows overwhelming evidence of culpability on the part of the Professor and her domestic staff.
Further, he stated that these culprits have been called to order and would be dealt with accordingly.
“The IGP has directed the express prosecution of the arrested suspects who are currently in Police custody, as the preliminary investigation shows overwhelming evidence of culpability on the part of the Professor and her domestic staff.
“The IGP has equally tasked the investigative team to ensure that the fleeing suspect is arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.”
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He also refuted claims trending on social media that Prof Zainab is acquainted with top officers in the Force.
He added, “It is pertinent to clarify that the suspect, Prof. Zainab, who name-drops the IGP, his family members, and other officers in the top hierarchy of the Force has no acquaintance with the Police in any form as erroneously peddled on social media.”
The Inspector-General of Police, who similarly ordered the withdrawal of all Police personnel attached to the Professor, expressed dismay at the fact that an individual who claims to be an advocate for Human Rights could stoop so low as to violate the rights of another individual.
Recall that a popular musician, Ice Prince Zamani was also reprimanded for assaulting a police officer recently.
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