The 11-year-old boy who was arrested by the Police over his alleged involvement in an attack on a police station in Edo state has been released.
Human Rights Advocate, Kola Edokpayi has served an update.
Recall that the boy identified as Gift Osayuhi was arrested for allegedly joining the gang of hoodlums that attacked Oba Market police station at Evbuotubu area of Benin City.
The young boy reportedly wore the uniform of a police sergeant after the attack and declared himself as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Confirming the development on Friday October 30, Mr Edokpayi thanked the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Johnson Kokumo and the State Ministry of Justice for their understanding and cooperation.
He also disclosed that the boy, whose mother is a widow, said that his dream is to become the IGP.
