{
  "id": 16976417,
  "title": "Police to probe ASP over alleged assault on man in Imo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/police-to-probe-asp-over-alleged-assault-on-man-in-imo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T22:40:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/28/police-to-probe-asp-over-alleged-assault-on-man-in-imo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Imo State Police Command begins probe into alleged assault by ASP Gabriel Utuh, Rapid Response Squad leader, on civilian\n\nAccording to a press release from the Imo State Police Command, an investigation has been launched into ASP Gabriel Utuh, the team leader of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), who reportedly assaulted a civilian while on duty. This decision comes after a video surfaced showing the officer engaged in an altercation with the man along the Owerri - Orlu road.\n\nIn the release, Imo State Police Command spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed that the officer involved has been identified and the incident is being thoroughly investigated. Okoye stated that if the ASP is found guilty of the alleged offense, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.\n\nThe police command emphasized that the investigation will be conducted impartially and in line with principles of accountability and professionalism. The victim has been advised to contact the Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at 08148024755 to aid the ongoing investigation.\n\nState Police Commissioner Audu Garba Bosso addressed the incident, reiterating the command's zero-tolerance policy towards unprofessional conduct, abuse of authority, and violations of citizens' rights. Bosso reaffirmed the command's commitment to accountability, discipline, and professionalism.",
  "summary": "The Imo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into its officer identified as ASP Gabriel Utuh, team leader of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, deployed along Owerri -Orlu road for allegedly assaulting a civilian while on duty. According to a press statement issued through the desk of the spokesperson of the Command, Henry Okoye, […] Police to probe ASP over alleged assault on man in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}