Tension has erupted in Kwara State after viral videos showed a teenage girl detained at a police station in Arandun, triggering public outrage and calls for sanctions against the officers involved.
The footage, circulating widely on social media, captured angry residents storming the station to demand justice.
Residents demand answers
Videos posted online showed a crowd gathering at the police station, insisting on either the release of the girl or her formal prosecution.
The teenager was reportedly held in detention for three days, raising concerns among residents about due process and police conduct.
The situation quickly escalated as community members confronted officers over the circumstances of her arrest.
Mother alleges ‘wrongful detention’
In one of the videos, the girl’s mother explained that the police initially arrested her over an issue involving another child.
She said she was detained for three days before securing her release on bail.
According to her, officers later returned and arrested her 16-year-old daughter, who she insists is not connected to the alleged offence.
Concerns over ‘arrest by proxy’
The development has reignited concerns about “arrest by proxy,” a practice previously condemned by the Nigeria Police Force.
In 2024, the police described the act as unacceptable and warned against detaining individuals in place of actual suspects.
The latest incident has drawn criticism online, with many Nigerians questioning why a minor would be held under such circumstances.
Police yet to respond
As of the time of filing this report, efforts to obtain an official response from the Kwara State Police Command were unsuccessful.
The incident continues to generate reactions, with calls for accountability and adherence to established legal procedures.
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