Police Probe Officers Over Ebonyi Civilian Assault

The Ebonyi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of a civilian by police officers in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.

The incident, involving personnel attached to the Ohaukwu Police Division, reportedly occurred on Monday. Images from the incident were shared online, drawing public attention.

Ebonyi Police Command spokesperson Joshua Ukandu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the officers involved had been identified and were currently in detention.

He said that upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Hope Okafor, ordered the immediate transfer of the officers to the Command Headquarters.

Police Probe Officers Over Ebonyi Civilian Assault (News Central TV) — Police officers. Credit: Punch.

The police assured members of the public that officers would face appropriate disciplinary action based on the investigation’s outcome, adding that the process would be conducted transparently and without bias.

The command also expressed sympathy to the victim, who is currently receiving medical treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA).

UPDATE: Ebonyi State Command has identified and detained the officers involved in the recent civilian altercation in Ohaukwu LGA.
CP Hope Okafor has ordered a thorough investigation. The victim is receiving treatment at FETHA, and the Command wishes him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/tRkYaapz33

— Ebonyi State Police Command (@Ebonyipoliceng) July 7, 2026

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Olayide Oluwafunmilayo Soaga is a Nigerian journalist with four years of professional experience. She reports on health, gender, education and development, with a focus on impact-driven storytelling.

She was runner-up for the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Best Solutions Journalism Award in West Africa in 2024 and a finalist for the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Awards.