The Edo State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested three bouncers involved in the Children’s Day chaos at the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin
In a press statement by the command’s PPRO, Eno Ikoedem, on Monday, another operative was also arrested for using tear gas that led to the death of a citizen of the state.
She also said that one Rebecca Hassan, alleged to be the supplier/seller of the pepper spray used during the incident on children’s day.
The statement read, “The Edo State Police Command has expressed grave concern over the increasing proliferation, unauthorised possession, and unlawful use of restricted security accoutrements such as pepper spray, tear-gas canisters, and other force-related equipment by private individuals, bouncers, vigilantes, and unauthorised security outfits within the State.
“It frowns on the use of such items without proper training, or regard for public safety, thereby endangering innocent lives and creating avoidable public disorder.
The Edo State Police Command warned all individuals, private security personnel, bouncers, vigilante groups, and unauthorised organisations in possession of pepper spray, tear gas, or related restricted security equipment to immediately desist from such unlawful possession and use.
The command said that any person found in possession of such prohibited or unauthorised police/security accoutrements, including sellers, distributors, and suppliers, will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, reassured residents that the Command remained committed to protecting citizens’ rights and would not tolerate any act that threatens public peace and safety within the State.
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