Police detain officers over harassment in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has detained several officers following allegations that members of its Anti-Cultism Squad harassed youths and confiscated their mobile phones at the Ojuelegba Underbridge The incident,
- By Udeh Onyebuchi
The Lagos State Police Command has detained several officers following allegations that members of its Anti-Cultism Squad harassed youths and confiscated their mobile phones at the Ojuelegba Underbridge
The incident, which reportedly occurred on Monday night, came to public attention after a social media user @ejylemykel1 raised concerns about the conduct of the officers involved.
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According to him, “Police impunity is back on full display. At Ojuelegba Under Bridge, Lagos, the Anti-Cult!sm Squad officers are harassing youths and confiscating their phones.”
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Reacting to the development, the Police Command, in a statement yesterday via its official X handle, confirmed that the officers had been identified and taken into custody.
According to the statement, the officers were brought before the Commissioner of Police, where their statements were recorded.
The command added that the Commissioner has ordered their detention pending further investigation.
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“The officers involved have been identified and brought before the Commissioner of Police. Their statements have been obtained, and he has ordered their detention pending further investigation,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the Lagos Police said it has contacted the complainant, who “is expected to report tomorrow to provide his statement and assist in the ongoing investigation.”
The command added that “the outcome of the investigation will be made public in due course.”
