Police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting man and gouging his eye in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested some of its officers for allegedly assaulting a man, Arinze Eze, resulting in an injury that affected one of his eyes.

Eze and the policemen reportedly had an altercation in Ishieke, Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state, while he was returning to his hometown, Ngbo, in Ohaukwu LGA, when the incident occurred.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 said the policemen involved in the alleged brutality had been identified and arrested. 

According to the PPRO, the policemen would be subjected to the appropriate disciplinary procedures in accordance with the outcome of the investigation.

“Ebonyi State Police Command has officially identified and detained the officers involved in the recent altercation with a civilian in Ohaukwu LGA, ” the statement read.

“CP Hope Urunwa Okafor has ordered the immediate transfer of the officers to Command Headquarters. 

“The State CID has commenced a thorough and transparent investigation.

“The Command extends its deepest sympathies to the victim, who is currently receiving medical treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.

“Ebonyi State Police Command maintains a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy for brutality, indiscipline, or any misconduct that brings the Force into disrepute. 

“Any officer found culpable will face strict disciplinary action. We remain committed to protecting the fundamental rights of all citizens.”