YENAGOA – A police inspector in Bayelsa State has been arrested for the brutal assault of his three children, whom he accused of witchcraft.
The incident, which occurred over the weekend, sparked public outrage and prompted intervention from the State Security Patrol unit, ‘Doo Akpor’. The officers rescued the children and took them to a hospital for treatment, where they are reported to be in stable condition.
Human rights organizations, including the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), have condemned the attack and initiated a case of criminal assault and attempted murder against the officer. The State Commissioner of Police has ordered a full investigation and the transfer of the case to police headquarters, assuring that the inspector will face the full weight of the law.
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