Lagos Police Demote Officer Over Attempted Extortion Of Drone Operator

Lagos Police Demote Officer Over Attempted Extortion Of Drone Operator

The Lagos State Police Command has demoted one of its officers who was involved in an attempt to extort money from a drone operator, as depicted in a viral video……. CONTINUE READING 

The video captured two security personnel requesting a permit from the drone operator at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos.

Following public outcry questioning the necessity of such a permit for filming on the bridge, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, acknowledged the officer’s unprofessional conduct in soliciting money during the interaction.

In an interview on Saturday, Hundeyin confirmed that disciplinary measures had been taken, resulting in the officer’s demotion from Inspector to Sergeant.

“The disciplinary process has been completed. He has been reduced in rank from Inspector to Sergeant,” Hundeyin stated.

Hundeyin also clarified that Nigerian aviation regulations mandate obtaining a permit from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for operating drones weighing more than 250 grams anywhere in the country.

Addressing the incident in a statement, Hundeyin emphasized that the officers’ request for a permit aligned with legal requirements governing drone operations in Nigeria.