The Lagos State Police command has said that some of its operatives are under investigation for allegedly involving themselves in gambling (a.k.a Baba Ijebu) while on duty.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Chike Oti who made this known in a statement he issued in Lagos stated that the officers if found culpable may likely face demotion in ranks or outright dismissal from the Force.
Oti however faulted claims on a social media platform called Instablog9ja that Policemen were seen counting bribes received and smoking explaining that preliminary investigation into the case revealed that the men weren’t counting bribes received as alleged but coupons they collected from a game of gambling they played.
It reads,” The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to the news making the rounds on a social media platform called Instablog9ja that “Policemen stationed near Zenith Bank, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos, seen counting bribes received and smoking”..
“Based on the allegation, the CP Lagos ordered for their arrest, detention and trial. Meanwhile, preliminary investigation into the case revealed that the men weren’t counting bribes received as alleged but coupons they collected from a game of gambling they played a.k.a Baba Ijebu.
“The men are currently facing disciplinary action that could lead to reduction in rank or dismissal.
“It is wrong to engage in such distracting activity while on duty.
“CP Lagos encourages members of the public to always expose, albeit accurately, indisciplined and unprofessional policemen”.
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