The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) through the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olúmúyiwá Adéjọbí, has condemned the physical assault of a yet-to-be-identified man by some police officers in a viral video.
Adéjọbí made this known in made this known in a post via X.
The viral video shared on social media on Tuesday, showed police officers beating a man with sticks and their bare hands on Jogunosimi Street, Alausa, Lagos.
An X user who identifies as PIDCOM on X.com shared the video with the caption, “Police @PoliceNG officers from the Lagos State police command were caught on camera assaulting an innocent man around Jogunosimi street, in Alausa Lagos this afternoon.
“Sadly, the brutality and lawlessness has taken another dimension. 😭😭 @BenHundeyin @Princemoye1”
Reacting to the video, Adejobi said, “This is not acceptable. The matter has been referred to Lagos Command for investigation. The PPRO logos, @BenHundeyin, has been directed to address the matter and update the public on the fact of the case. Thanks. @BenHundeyin, @PoliceNG, @LagosPoliceNG”
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