Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Angèle M. ADANLE
Published on 2024-04-18 20:21:19
The trial of the four police officers and two civilians involved in the beating case in Natitingou has had a change of date. Initially scheduled for May 15, the trial will now take place on April 24, 2024, at the Natitingou court.
There are new developments in the case of a civilian being beaten by members of the republican police for not wearing a helmet in Natitingou. According to the latest information, the trial of the 4 police officers and two civilians, previously set for May 15, has been moved to April 24, 2024.
This case emerged following the viral release of a video showing police officers beating a man on the ground, in the context of enforcing traffic laws. This scene sparked widespread outrage.
During their presentation to the prosecutor on April 15, the four police officers, the victim, and the videographer were placed in custody, except for the victim who was not under arrest. The police officers are facing charges of “abuse of authority” and “intentional assault”, while the videographer is charged with “recording images related to the commission of an offense.”
The victim, named Noussi Ndah, is accused of “assaulting an officer in the line of duty” and “insulting a commander of the public force.” All the parties involved in this case will appear in court on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, a date earlier than initially planned.
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