The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested 2 of their own for extorting money from women who flout the lockdown order in search of food for their families.
This online news media continues to receive calls and text messages from women across the state lamenting the exploitation.
According to the Punch Newspaper, the command names the culprits as Assistant Superintendent of Police Adebayo Ojo and Sergeant Mojisola Adeleke.
The Police Public Relations officer, Bala Elkana said they were arrested because it is no longer business as usual.
Speaking further he said, “The State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has ordered n in-depth investigation into the case.
“While appreciating the courage of the complainant and other well-meaning citizens, who forwarded the video to our social media page, the command urges the complainant to take a step further by reporting to the command headquarters in Ikeja to enable the command conclude the investigation.”
Meanwhile, a Lagos resident, Pro Wande Sound had lamented the development in a viral twitter video:
Video:
According to him, “so sad and pathetic ! I am drawing the attention of the entire public to our ill-manner behaviour of our Nigeria Police Force in Agbowa Ikorodu axis.
“Its no longer (new that) the rate at which they are extorting citizens is becoming alarming. The most alarming part is that the DPO is directly involved in these kind of illicit act.
“Their major aim is to stop any vehicle and demand N10,000 from people. Failure to comply will result to tires deflation.
“I’m not saying they shouldn’t perform their duties but they should be done more moderately.
“We all know what’s going on for now. There is no money anywhere. People are just trying their best to endure the complete lockdown. I’m drawing the attention of Lagos State government to please caution these Nigeria Police to stop extorting Nigerians.
“With the way things are going in Agbowa police station, it can lead to war,” pro Wande Sound said.