Panel Concludes Investigation into Viral Maroko Police Station Incident, Submits Report to AIG

Panel Concludes Investigation into Viral Maroko Police Station Incident, Submits Report to AIG

The six-member panel established by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Fayoade M. Adegoke to investigate a viral video alleging the wrongful detention of a woman at the Maroko Police Station, Lagos, has concluded its probe and submitted its findings. The woman claimed she was detained in the station's cell alongside male and underaged detainees, sparking public outrage.

The panel, which included members of the media, civil society organizations, legal practitioners, and senior police officers, assured that their investigation was thorough and commended the Nigeria Police Force for swiftly initiating the probe. They lauded the effort as a positive step towards ensuring the protection of human rights and restoring public confidence in the police.

Upon receiving the report, AIG Adegoke expressed his appreciation for the panel’s diligence and vowed to forward the findings to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for further consideration and necessary action. He reiterated his commitment to upholding rule-of-law-based policing and ensuring that human rights abuses within the force are minimized.

The police, through the Zonal Public Relations Officer SP Ayuba T. Umma, reassured the public of their dedication to maintaining transparency and accountability in all aspects of policing.