The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended some female students of the Federal University of Education in Pankshin over a viral video showing them attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state.
The command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, announced this in a statement on Friday in Jos.
Alabo stated that the Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, directed the area commander in Pankshin to investigate and arrest those involved immediately.
“Immediately the CP got wind of it; he directed the Area Commander in Pankshin LGC to act immediately, which they have done,” he said.
Alabo stated that the arrested students would be sent to the State Criminal Investigation Department following preliminary investigations.
He further stated that the accused would face charges in court once the investigations were completed.
He condemned the purported incident, referring to jungle justice and other types of violence as criminal offenses.
He stated that capturing and sharing violent activities on social media could subject criminals to extra criminal penalties, including cybercrime-related offenses.
“In the process of committing this crime, sometimes you will commit several other crimes,
“It is not just you beating somebody or meting violence against your fellow human being; even having the mind to record it is cybercrime,” Alabo said.
He warned youngsters and other people not to take the law into their own hands, regardless of the circumstances surrounding any quarrel.
“Learn to report to a third party that has the authority to hear your matter and give you the justice that you deserve,” he replied.
Alabo asked citizens to submit complaints and criminal situations to the police or other proper security organizations rather than resorting to violence.
He also urged members of the public to continue giving timely and credible information to security agencies.
He noted that such information would enable security agencies to promptly intervene and prevent situations from escalating.
Alabo emphasized that the arrested students would be transferred to the State CID and subsequently charged in court after investigations.
“Stay clear of jungle justice. Report cases anytime you are aggrieved to the right and appropriate authority,” Alabo said.
