The Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, has ordered an investigation into a confrontation involving officers of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA) and the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
The incident came to public attention after a video showing the clash surfaced online on Thursday. In the footage, an IRT officer was seen firing his rifle into the air during the confrontation.
The police command said the commissioner had met with representatives of both sides and directed a discreet investigation to determine what led to the incident.
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The officer captured firing the weapon has also been referred for disciplinary review.
The command stressed that it would not tolerate indiscipline, unprofessional behaviour or abuse of police powers by its personnel, adding that anyone found culpable after the investigation would face appropriate sanctions.
It also urged members of the public to remain calm and report cases of alleged police misconduct through the appropriate complaint channels.
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