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Police deny misconduct over viral video of suspect arrested in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has denied misconduct in a viral video, stating the man arrested in Ibadan was a suspected cultist apprehended by its operativ Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-misconduct-over-viral-video-of-suspect-arrested-in-oyo/

Police deny misconduct over viral video of suspect arrested in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has refuted claims made in a viral video showing a man being arrested in Ibadan, stating that the individual was suspected of involvement in cult-related activities. The command's statement, made in response to a user's post on X, clarified that the arrest was carried out by the Anti-Cultism Unit and that the video was recorded by a passerby, possibly unaware of the circumstances.

The command emphasized its commitment to maintaining professionalism and adherence to the law, inviting the public to report any instances of misconduct.

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