Policeman Assaulted By Lady In Public Arrested, See Why He Was Apprehended [WATCH FULL VIDEO]
The Lagos State Police Command has taken decisive action against a police officer for unprofessional conduct during an encounter with a citizen, demonstrating its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability within the force.
According to a statement released by the state Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday, the officer failed to maintain the expected level of professionalism, allowing his emotions to cloud his judgment on a couple of occasions.
Although the officer showed restraint most of the time, his momentary lapse. in judgment led to his detention for further disciplinary actions. The incident involved Aderele Aisha, who drove against traffic and allegedly assaulted the officer, behaving in a disorderly and unruly manner.
The police spokesperson acknowledged that while the officer should have exercised utmost restraint in the face of provocation, Aderele Aisha’s actions were also unacceptable.
She has since apologized for her behavior and tendered a written apology, demonstrating a willingness to take responsibility for her actions.
The police command emphasized the need for citizens to maintain decorum in their dealings with security agencies, while also ensuring that officers are held accountable for any unprofessional conduct.
This incident serves as a reminder that both parties have a role to play in maintaining a positive and respectful relationship. The police force is committed to training its officers to be professional and courteous, even in the face of provocation.
In a related incident, some operatives attached to the Special Tactical Squad of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja have been arrested for extorting N30 million from a citizen.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, stating that the extortion was brought to the notice of the force via the X platform. The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the officers and their accomplices, who initially escaped upon commencement of investigations.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the commencement of disciplinary proceedings to ensure that justice is served swiftly and decisively. This swift action demonstrates the police force’s commitment to rooting out corruption and unprofessional conduct within its ranks.
