The Edo State Police Commissioner, Abutu Yaro has come under fire over the alleged unprofessional conduct of police officers, especially the tactical teams under his watch. According to some civil society organisations in the state, Yaro has refused to take action despite several complaints of extortion, intimidation, molestation and harassment by his tactical teams and calls to nip such in the bud by members of the public and activists.
The applicants commenced the suit against the government for allowing its agents including the Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Services to disrupt their protest.