Nigeria: police officer probed over assault of female colleague

A senior police officer in Nigeria’s Enugu state is being investigated over the assault of a female colleague, whom he allegedly dragged and beat, local media reported.

Enugu State Deputy Commissioner Oluseyi Okenla allegedly dragged a female officer to the ground while beating her and ordering her detention.

He could face possible sanctions if found guilty.

The senior officer has not commented about the allegations.

Enugu State Commissioner of Police Abubakar Lawal said “no stone would be left unturned” in the probe