Rivers State Police command has arrested eight members of Diobu OSPAC in PortHarcourt City Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly abducting a 21 years old woman, Miss precious and two of her brothers following a report by their father to the group that the children stole his money.
Police Public Relations Officer Mr.Nnamdi Omoni in an interview with our correspondent said it is unlawful for vigilante groups to arrest and detain suspects , but can provide information to the police for effective community policing.
Mr. Omoni stressed that the commissioner of police Mr. Joseph Mukan has order for investigation into the matter and the transfer of the case to State CID .
Speaking to our Correspondent, the victim Miss Precious alleged that the vigilante members stripped her naked while in their office,and inserted fingers in her private part and also took video of her.
Miss Precious who said that the vigilante members detained she and her brothers from 8pm on Saturday,11th April, 2020 to Sunday 12th,April 2020, narrates her ordeal.
She also explained that the vigilante members shaved their hair and eyelids before releasing them,however called on the Police and other relevant authorities to ensure Justice is done.
Meanwhile, Secretary Rivers State Civil Rights Council, Miss. Uzoma Kelechi has appealed to the Nigeria Police to ensure Justice is served to all parties in the
matter.
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