Delta Police Officers Face Orderly Room Trial for Civilian Assault

Delta State police officers are set to undergo an orderly room trial for allegedly assaulting civilians, as captured on video. The incident occurred near Pinnacle Hotel Junction, Okpanam Road, Asaba, where officers forced men into a private vehicle for an unspecified offense.

The police commissioner, Samuel Erale, has directed an investigation into the actions of the officers, who were captured on camera. A spokesperson for the command, Bright Edafe, stated that the officers have been identified and appeared before the commissioner.

Bystanders intervened during the incident, questioning the reason for the arrest. The police commissioner's office has confirmed that the officers' team leader was also questioned as part of the internal review.