Edo Policewoman Dismissed for Reporting Rape Threatens to Kill Self, Children

Inspector Edith Uduma, a former police officer in Edo State, has threatened to take her own life and that of her children following her dismissal from the police force. Uduma’s dismissal came after she exposed an alleged rape incident involving a colleague, Sergeant Abraham.

The incident occurred in October when Uduma captured a video of Sergeant Abraham in a compromising position with a 17-year-old girl at the police station. Both officers were later dismissed following an orderly room trial. However, Uduma denied allegations that she conspired with her husband to extort N1m from Abraham to cover up the incident.

Uduma claimed that her dismissal was unjust and that she was not given a fair hearing. She alleged that the Edo State Police Command was trying to cover up the incident and protect the perpetrator. Uduma also revealed that the Force Headquarters in Abuja was still investigating the matter.

A human rights group, Take It Back Movement, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over Uduma’s dismissal and the reduction in rank of her husband. The group described the dismissal as unjust and requested a thorough review of Uduma’s case.