The condemnation is contained in a statement issued by SP Orlando Ikeokwu, the spokesman for the Police Command in Imo on Friday.

Our correspondent reports that the protest, which held on Thursday, was against alleged human rights violations and brutality by the Police.

It was also reported that the trending video captured a policeman attempting to assault a female protester.

Akinmoyede said that the conduct displayed by the officer was not a true reflection of the ethics, standards, values and training of the Nigeria Police.

He said that disciplinary action had begun against the erring officer.

The commissioner, however, said “much as it is within the rights of the citizens to express their concerns through protest and other legitimate means, they should do so in a peaceful manner, devoid of violence and disruption of public peace and order’’.

He urged people of the state to be patient with the ongoing reforms of SARS and other tactical squads of the Police.

Akinmoyede assured that the command would fully comply with the directives of the I-G toward preventing any violation of the rights of the citizen.

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The group disclosed this in a statement jointly signed by its state coordinator Mr Abdulwaheed Odunuga and Secretary Mr Adekunle Aderibigbe on Wednesday in Lagos.

It also expressed displeasure over the lawmaker’s reaction on the issue.

“With the assault being an embarrassment to humanity for not upholding morals, Abbo should be investigated.

“If he should be spared, then he would have laid bad precedence for the current serving #NotTooYoungToLead leaders and those proposing,” the group said.

The youth leaders cautioned against excessive use of the legislative ascendancy to address personal concerns and dealings by lawmakers and other public officers.

“The abusive use of public office must be addressed with this issue to set the tone right for others.

“Those entrusted with public offices should always remember that they were elected or appointed there to serve and not to use the power to intimidate us,” it added.

The group urged public officers to always comport themselves.

It was reported that the Senate on Wednesday, set up a bipartisan ad hoc committee headed by Sen. Sam Egwu, to probe the alleged assault on the nursing mother by Abbo.

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