The Lagos State Police command has said that it has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Adebayo Ojo and Sergeant Adeleke Mojisola for extorting a motorist in Lagos.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Bala Elkana who confirmed the arrest in a statement in Lagos on Thursday said that a lady in a viral video alleged that her vehicle was impounded by the Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO), Agbowa Division and a female sergeant.
Elkana informed that the said lady equally accused the officers of extorting money from her.
He disclosed that after analysing the video, the officers mentioned were identified by Police operatives and arrested even as he gave their names as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Adebayo Ojo and Sergeant Adeleke Mojisola.
He added that “The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc has ordered an 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 urged the complainant to take a further step by reporting at the command Headquarters Ikeja to enable the command conclude the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police has reaffirmed his stance against corrupt practices and impunity. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.”
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