A newly trained Police Constable in Ekiti State has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a man during a heated altercation in Ise-Ekiti.
The incident reportedly stemmed from a minor dispute between the officer’s girlfriend and the victim’s son, which quickly spiraled into a v+olent confrontation.
According to witnesses, the constable, accompanied by another officer, stormed the victim’s home under the guise of arresting the boy. When they couldn’t find him, the officers allegedly turned on the boy’s father and elder brother, attacking them. During the chaos, the father was reportedly stabbed in the hand.
The case gained widespread attention after the victim’s daughter, Priscillia Jerome, posted a video on social media accusing the officers of unlawful entry, assault, and abuse of power. The video went viral, sparking public outrage and calls for justice.
Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, confirmed the arrest and revealed that the suspect is a recently trained constable who had not yet been issued a service w+apon. “He is currently in custody and under investigation. Thank God he wasn’t armed yet—who knows what might have happened,” CP Eribo stated.
Police spokesperson SP Abutu Sunday added that the Deputy Commissioner of CID has been directed to take over the investigation to ensure transparency and accountability.