The Nigerian Police have identified 3 of its officers and 1 civilian involved in the dehumanizing treatment of a lady in a video that went viral on Wednesday.
ASP Tijani Olatunji and Inspector Gboyega Oyeniyi have been arrested for their role in discreditable conduct and incivility to a member of the public.
Preliminary investigations show that the policemen, attached to Area ‘A’ Command, Lion Building, Lagos, were on legitimate investigation activities to Ibadan, Oyo state, were a suspected robber and kidnapper was arrested.
The police operatives, upon arrest of the suspect, dehumanized a lady who was present at the arrest scene.
The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, stated that efforts are being intensified to arrest the other two accomplices.
The PRO also assured Nigerians that the appropriate disciplinary procedure will be initiated as soon as investigations are concluded.