Police authorities in Kano state have tendered an apology to the Premier Radio Staff, Muhammad Bello Dabai, who was assaulted by a Police Officer on Monday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Manager, News and Current Affairs of the private radio station, Malam Mukhtar Yahaya Usman.
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The apology, the stated revealed was contained in a message that was delivered by the Metro Area Commander who brought the officer that assaulted Mr Dabai to Premier Radio to personally tendered his apology.
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The Commissioner also stated that the force will investigate the matter and take all the necessary measures to deal with the erring officers that tarnish the image of the force.
On his part, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Metro Area Command, Abubakar Moddibbo also apologized in person to Premier Radio, and promised to follow the matter until Mr Dabai gets justice.
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He said that the erring officers acted on their own, and hence the Command will not allow them to spoil the cordial relationship that exists between the Police and journalists.
It would be recalled that a team of Police officers that came to apprehend a fugitive suspect in front of Premier Radio ended up in the physical assault and unlawful arrest of Muhammad Bello Dabai, a senior journalist while carrying out his lawful duty.
