Two men arrested for fl0gging, str!pping and parading two teen girls over alleged theft in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has taken action against two individuals accused of engaging in acts of harassment and dehumanization of two teenagers, allegedly linked to a fowl theft.
DSP Joshua Ukandu, the spokesperson for the command, made this announcement in a statement on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Ukandu explained that the arrests were prompted by the spread of a disturbing video on social media that depicted the incident.
The incident took place in November 2023 within the Ojiegbe Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State but resurfaced this week, sparking widespread outrage.
In the viral video, the two teenagers were str!pped, b*aten and made to undergo other dehumanising treatments.
The teenagers were then paraded n@ked around the community with the fowls they allegedly stole.
“The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday, the primary suspects in a disturbing viral video where two teenage girls were stripped, flogged, and dehumanised,” the statement read.
“Upon taking office, CP Anthonia A. Uche-Anya, fdc, highlighted the importance of eliminating practices such as trial by ordeal, jungle justice, and self-help within the criminal justice system. She reaffirmed the command’s dedication to eradicating such harmful practices in Ebonyi State, with the support of all stakeholders.”
She also assured the public that those responsible for these heinous acts will face severe legal consequences.
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