Following the directive by the Inspector General of Police that the roles of police detectives and other senior officers involved in the abduction drama of Ese be investigated, the Police Service Commission, PSC, the body tasked with responsibility of punishing officers for offences, has said it will sanction those found wanting in the matter. “The Police Service Commission will not hesitate to sanction any Police Officer no matter how highly placed, who is found culpable in the abduction saga of Ese Oruru, who was said to have been abducted and forced into marriage in Kano,” a statement by the commission said. Freed Ese Oruru at Police Headquarters, Abuja, yesterday.
Continuing, the statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Public Relations said: “The commission is waiting on the on-going investigation of some police officers on the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, and will ensure that any police officer found to have compromised himself either by omission or commission in the saga will be flushed out.” Commending the IGP for his swift action in rescuing the teenager and ensuring that she was immediately reunited with her family, the PSC said it would work with the IGP to see that Nigerians, including the likes of Ese, were guaranteed their freedom to life.
Bayelsa govt sets up medical team for Ese
In Yenagoa,Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has revealed that a medical team, including psychologists and other experts, has been set up to support Ese Oruru on her road to recovery. He made the revelation at a press conference held at the State House, after a closed door meeting with the Oruru family.
The governor also commended the media and civil society groups for their “appropriate interests” in Ese Oruru. He said the state government would support Ese and the family in managing these trying times.
“I told the family that it could have been worse because their daughter may have disappeared forever,” he said. He promised that adequate measures would be taken to ensure Ese’s welfare.
Dickson said: “This matter has to do with enforcement of the laws of the State. Everything has to be done to protect the girl-child, like Ese’s case has shown.
“This is not a religious matter, but the right of a young girl to grow up with her parents. I want to use the opportunity to assure all that the police and the directorate of public prosecution are working to ensure that this matter is pursued to its logical conclusions.
“There are questions begging for answers. How come adults who see a minor in far away Kano did not deem it right to return such minor to the lawful custody of her parents?
“We want to know who could have saved this situation but did not. We have set up a team that includes psychologists and others. We are ready to support and stand by Ese, not just now but in the days, months and years ahead.”
Ese’s mum, Mrs. Rose Oruru, thanked the media and all Nigerians again for their support. Ese’s parents later left the state government house in a black saloon car.
We are relieved—
Ese’s father Mr. Charles Oruru, father of Ese, yesterday, at his Opolo residence on the return of his daughter said: “I am very happy the storm is over. I thank God for her safe return and all Nigerians who made it possible for her return. I thank the commissioner of police, the NGOs, the media and other civil society groups.It had been a traumatic experience for us. I was like a fish out of water. I was not sleeping well. It was a real war for our family.” Rose and Charles Oruru, parents of Ese. On the health condition of his daughter he said: “Whatever you read in the newspaper is true. Ese’s Family and Friend are glad to see her back to them.
Source: Vanguard