Police investigate viral misconduct allegations in Lagos

Giwa said police acted promptly after the video was posted on April 4 by an X user, Rhapstar, alleging misconduct by some officers.

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In the footage, officers stopped a vehicle, ordered occupants out, and searched one individual away from the roadside-parked vehicle.

“We saw the video, we acted, and here is where things stand,” Giwa said.

He explained that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and other implicated operatives were summoned, and their statements obtained, and interviews conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.

Giwa said preliminary findings indicated the incident occurred in May 2025, adding efforts were ongoing to obtain accounts from victims central to the probe.

“This process is not a cover-up; it is a demonstration of accountability,” he said.

He added that police leadership had reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law in operations nationwide.

“No officer is above accountability, and no incident is too old to investigate,” he said.

Giwa assured the public that the investigation remained ongoing, with updates to follow as developments unfold.

He acknowledged public feedback in prompting the probe, stressing its role in ensuring accountability.

“To every Nigerian who spoke up, your voice prompted accountability, as it should be,” he said.