Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has
slammed the police for the brutalisation of
a woman, Mrs. Toyin Adeyeye, for allegedly
refusing to bribe them.
The victim’s husband, Akanni, claimed that
about five policemen battered his wife for
refusing to offer them bribe despite her
vehicle particulars being ciomplete.
But the Commissioner of Police, Abdullahi
Chafe, alleged that Mrs. Adeyeye slapped
one of the policemen,prompting the assault
.
Despite this,Fayose vowed that
manhandling of women under any guise
will no longer be condoned in the state,
adding that it was unlawful for any
policeman to raise his hand against a
woman.
In a statement yesterday by his Chief Press
Secretary (CPS), Idowu Adelusi, Fayose
spoke during an interview shortly before
the commencement of the “Meet Your
Governor” programme, March edition, on
Sunday night.
Fayose said
“It is highly
irresponsible for any
man to brutalise a
woman for any
reason. The law that
forbids violence
against women is still
operative in this state.
“And I can never allow
any form of brutality
of women under my
watch as governor in
Ekiti State. Women are
even described as the
weaker vessel. As such
even if you marry her,
does that deny her of
her rights?
“It is particularly sad
that such a report was
coming barely week
after we celebrated
International Women’s
Day in an
unprecedented style in
this state. I have
already ordered
investigation into the
matter. Anybody
found culpable in the
case will face the
court of law.
“I am also using this
opportunity to sound a
note of warning to
policemen who take
people’s vehicle
particulars, put them
under their armpits
and demand for bribe.
Such cannot be
allowed any longer in
Ekiti State.
“We will get to the
root of the matter and
make justice to
prevail.”
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