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Interior Ministry condemns assault of suspect in police custody

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Interior Ministry condemns assault of suspect in police custody

The Ministry of the Interior has condemned the assault of an arrested person while in police custody, stressing that no allegation of wrongdoing gives anyone the right to attack a suspect under the protection of the State.

The Ministry also stressed that an allegation of a breach of law, “however serious”, did not give any person the right to assault a suspect in police custody.

READ ALSO: Police arrest suspect seen in viral clip slapping pastor in custody In a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, the Ministry unequivocally condemned such statements, saying there was no justification for inciting violence against Christians, Muslims or any other person based on religion.

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