The Police Service Commission, PSC declared at the Force Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday that it will sanction any police officer found wanting in the abduction and forced marriage of Ese Oruru.
The declaration is coming on the heels of the order by the Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase that the roles played by police detectives and other officers in the abduction drama be investigated.
In a statement issued by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Public Relations, the PSC said ;
“The Police Service Commission will not hesitate to sanction any Police Officer no matter how highly placed, who is found culpable in the abduction saga of Ese Oruru, who was said to have been abducted and forced into marriage in Kano.
“The Commission is waiting on the on-going investigation of some police officers on the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, and will ensure that any police officer found to have compromised himself either by omission or commission in the saga will be flushed out.”
The PSC commended the IGP for his swift action in rescuing the minor from abduction and forced marriage and reuniting her with her parents.
The Commission pledged to work with the IGP to ensure that Nigerian children are guaranteed of their right to life.
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