The social media space has been buzzing with reactions after the arrest of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Patrick Agbazue, and his team over the killings and kidnappings in Anambra State.
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CSP Agbazue is the officer in charge of State Criminal and Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) annex Awkuzu in Anambra State.
The officers were arrested and transferred to Abuja.
There are allegations of misconduct, abuse of power, and violation of human rights hanging on their necks.
According to reports, CSP Agbazue and his team were accused of extorting money from motorists and traders around Onitsha and its environs.
Also, there are claims that they subject innocent citizens to inhumane treatment, including torture and unlawful detention.
The arrest and transfer of CSP Agbazue and his team was carried out by the Police Service Commission (PSC) after an investigation into the allegations of misconduct.
The development is getting a resounding applause from human rights groups and other concerned citizens, who have been calling for the reform of the Nigeria Police Force.
They see it as a step in the right direction towards curbing the excesses of police officers who engage in unprofessional conduct, abuse of power and violation of citizens’ rights.
Nigerians React
The arrest of CSP Agbazue has sparked numerous reactions from Nigerians on social media.
Reacting to the development, Nigerians via their handles expressed their disappointment at the Police Force.
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Also, many others hail the blogger who exposed the crimes of CSP Patrick Agbazue and his team.
Read some reactions below: Please, use your discretion as some images and videos contain graphic contents.
The Faces of Unknown Gunmen in Imo State and Anambra State finally Unmasked!
Their Ring leaders are these Police OfficersCSP Patrick Agbazue ,
SP Princess Nkeiruka Nwode ,
SPO Harrison
We pray the @PoliceNG to make sure these bad eggs don’t escape justice pic.twitter.com/wFVYU1uOA5— DrUmaru_AJ (@Princeujay) February 17, 2023
The gistlover story about the police masterminding killings, harvesting and selling human organs in Anambra state is blood chilling
Can it be then that the unknown gunmen ravaging the east then are just officers gone rogue 🤔🤔
CSP Patrick
Eleyi
Festus keyamo
Sign the petition— MotherConfessor (@Lindadidirelly) February 18, 2023
https://twitter.com/real_chibaz/status/1626802338177462272?s=46&t=_pVexPAtFEbALI0_8HUF5Q
Fellow Nigerians,for the sake of those murdered unjustly by these wicked people, CSP Patrick and co, don't keep quiet. The police force has given 2 weeks for investigation into the matter, please let's not allow this case to be 'as usual' insist that justice prevails. pic.twitter.com/ia6TUEBS2V
— Victor Otti (@Ebukavotti) February 18, 2023
Dear @NigeriapolicePR
There’s is a information reaching Nigerians that these faces here know about the deaths and kidnapping happening around Anambra stateINTERROGATE CSP Patrick Agbazue ,Arthur Eze, SP Princess Nwode , SPO Harrison and former Gov.Willie Obiano pic.twitter.com/zFhjQe9EbU
— EPIPHANY THE FIRST ✝️ (@Kittyprincezam2) February 16, 2023
Yesterday in Anambra state, a CSP of police, CSP Patrick was arrested with his group over the insecurity in the state after revelations from Gistolver.
Do you know that people who have been holding Peter Obi responsible for insecurity in Anambra state didn't share the good news?
— DISTINGUISHED KPMG LinkedIn Everest (@novieverest) February 18, 2023
