“They Are Officers, Not Kidnappers” — Activist ReactsIn a statement addressing the trending footage, Harrison Gwamnishu clarified the identity of the operatives while strongly condemning the inhuman treatment meted out to the suspect:POLICE MISCONDUCT: Outrage in Imo as Trending Footage Shows Police Officers Lock Civilian in Car Boot“The video many of you watched yesterday has now been verified. Key Concerns Surrounding the IncidentViolation of Custodial Protocols: Human rights advocates emphasize that stuffing suspects into car boots violates basic constitutional rights and standard police procedures governing arrest and transit. Human rights advocates emphasize that stuffing suspects into car boots violates basic constitutional rights and standard police procedures governing arrest and transit. Erosion of Public Trust: Incidents of brutal custodial handling in Imo State continue to deepen public hostility toward security forces operating across the region. Incidents of brutal custodial handling in Imo State continue to deepen public hostility toward security forces operating across the region.