Police Launches Probe Into Officer’s Clash With Elderly Woman

Police Launches Probe Into Officer’s Clash With Elderly Woman

The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an altercation between a police officer and an elderly woman, which was captured on video.

According to a preliminary investigation, the incident occurred in the Alagbado area of Lagos in early September 2024. In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that both the Police Inspector involved and his supervising Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) have been brought in for questioning. Meanwhile, the Complaint Response Unit has made contact with the elderly woman featured in the video.

SP Hundeyin stated that the Lagos State Police Command condemns the officer’s unprofessional behavior, emphasizing that such conduct is not reflective of the standards or ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.

He assured the public that the investigation would be swift, thorough, and conclusive. Disciplinary actions will be taken against the officers involved, and updates will be provided to the public as the investigation progresses.