Lagos Police Disband Ikorodu Tactical Team, Detain Four Officers Over Viral Harassment Video

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has disbanded a tactical team operating in Ikorodu and detained four officers following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing them harassing a young man in the Odogunyan area.

The officers, identified as members of the Imota/Immortal Tactical Team, are expected to face disciplinary proceedings over the incident, according to the police command.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday, explaining that the officers were identified following an investigation into the video.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the officers were summoned to the office of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, on Thursday, where the decision to detain them and disband the entire tactical team was reached.

Adebisi stated that the officers would remain in custody pending further investigation and disciplinary proceedings.

“The verdict was that these officers would be detained immediately, pending disciplinary proceedings. Also, the entire team will be disbanded,” she said.

The police spokesperson confirmed that all four officers had been detained for further inquiries and appropriate action. Three of them were presented at the command headquarters in Ikeja, while the fourth remained in custody but was not presented during the briefing.

She assured members of the public that the command would take appropriate action following the investigation.

Adebisi also reiterated the commissioner’s warning against police misconduct, stressing that the command would not tolerate indiscipline or abuse of authority by officers.

She emphasised that personnel were expected to perform their duties with integrity, professionalism and humility while respecting the rights of members of the public.

The command also expressed appreciation to community members who helped identify the officers featured in the video and encouraged residents to continue reporting incidents of alleged police misconduct.

The development comes amid continued public scrutiny of police conduct and renewed calls for accountability when officers are accused of abusing their powers.