The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of two of its officers in connection with a video that went viral on social media where a lady gave a harrowing account of how the officers arrested her and took the N10,000 she withdrew from a POS to feed her family.
The incident took place in the Agbowa area of Ikorodu last week.
In a press release, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Command, Mr. Bala Elkana, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, identified the suspects as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Adebayo Ojo and Sergeant Adeleke Mojisola.
In the press statement, DSP Elkana said:
“Attention of Lagos State Police Command is drawn to a video on social media in which a Lady alleged that her vehicle was impounded by the Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO) Agbowa Division and a female sergeant. She equally accused the officers of extorting money from her.
“After analysing the video, the officers mentioned were identified by our operatives and arrested. They are Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Adebayo Ojo and Sergeant Adeleke Mojisola.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc, has ordered an in-depth investigation into the case.
“While appreciating the courage of the complainant and other well-meaning citizens who forwarded the video to our social media page, the Command urged the complainant to take a further step by reporting at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, to enable the Command conclude the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police has reaffirmed his stance against corrupt practices and impunity. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.”
