Police probe clash with court bailiffs in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into a clash between some of its officers and court bailiffs during the enforcement of a court order. The incident, involving police operatives from B Division, has been captured in a viral video on social media, sparking public reaction. According to the command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the video only shows a portion of the incident and cannot provide the full context or preceding events.

Preliminary findings suggest that the officers were responding to a distress call regarding unidentified persons and reported disturbances at a premises within the B Division's jurisdiction. Upon arrival, the officers encountered individuals engaged in the eviction of people and removal of property from the premises. As they sought to identify those involved and understand the nature of their actions, a disagreement ensued between the police operatives and the court bailiffs.

The bailiffs claimed to be enforcing an eviction pursuant to a court order. Ikenga emphasized that the police command respects the judiciary's authority and is ready to offer lawful security assistance during valid court order enforcement when requested. The command is committed to ensuring peaceful and lawful enforcement exercises and urged the public to avoid drawing conclusions based solely on the incomplete video footage.