Police probe clash with court bailiffs in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command is investigating a dispute between its officers and court bailiffs over the enforcement of a court order. The incident, involving police personnel from Division B, has been captured in a viral video on social media. According to the police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the video only shows a segment of the confrontation and lacks the full context.

Preliminary findings suggest that the officers were responding to a distress call about unidentified individuals and a disturbance at a location within their jurisdiction. Upon arrival, the officers met people engaged in eviction activities and removed property from the premises. After identifying themselves as court bailiffs carrying out an enforcement exercise under a court order, a disagreement ensued between the police and the bailiffs.

Ikenga stated that the police division had not requested security assistance before the enforcement began and that the officers advised the bailiffs on the proper procedure for requesting police security. The command emphasized its respect for the judiciary's authority and readiness to provide lawful security support when requested.

The spokesperson urged the public to avoid drawing conclusions from incomplete video footage and noted that the command was assessing the incident to establish the full facts professionally and impartially.