By: Odieh Ramon, Yenagoa.

Authorities of the Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an Inspector, Sunday Idey over his weekend criminal assault against his three children over allegations of witchcraft.

The police authority also confirmed that the arrested Sunday Ideh will be subjected to mental health evaluation to determine his status before being criminality prosecuted.

The Deputy commissioner of police, Operations, Sanusi Mohammed, made this known in Yenagoa during a call on the command by members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by the Vice Chairman, VIVIEN Brisibe, PhD and Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Bayelsa State Branch., Dr. Boma Miebaiwho Esq.

The Deputy commissioner of police, Operations, Sanusi Mohammed, pointed out that though the embattled police Inspector is in custody and an upright personnel before the dastardly act, the case would not be swept under the carpet and the personnel will be diligently prosecuted.

Earlier, the Vice Chairman, NBA Yenagoa Branch, Vivien Brisibe, PhD informed the Deputy Commissioner of Police that the incident of criminal assault against the children by the police inspector was worrisome and of a great concern considering the fact that he is a police personnel and expected to protect the citizenry.

She called for quick and diligent prosecution of the police inspector, citing that his actions against his own children violated all extent laws in the country,” He should be prosecuted and charged with maximum.he should be charged with attempted murder. He should not be charged with a slap on the wrist.”

Also speaking, the Chairperson of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Bayelsa State Branch, Dr. Boma Miebaiwho Esq expressed the concern over the welfare of the assaulted children, demanding that the children should not be handed to the family as an NGO has offered to care for the troubled children.

Meanwhile, Gender based violence advocacy group, Do Foundation has also called for the quick prosecution of the Police Inspector and care for the assaulted children.

The Do Foundation, in a letter of appreciation signed by the Founder and Team leader, Dr. Dise Ogbise Goddy Harry and addressed to the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu for his quick response during the incident, urged that the police is expected to prosecute and bring the offender to justice.