Some police operatives involved in the enforcement of restriction orders in Lagos State as a way of preventing the spread of coronavirus have been arrested.
They were arrested and subjected to internal disciplinary action by the police authority for unprofessional conduct exhibited during the enforcement exercise.
Their conduct is captured in a trending video.
Their arrest was reported in a statement issued by the spokesman of the Lagos State Police command, DSP Bala Elkana, on Friday.
The statement reads in full:
Police Officers involved in unprofessional conduct in viral video are identified, apprehended and subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings.
The Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, psc is saddened with the apparent unprofessional conduct exhibited by some Police officers identified in a trending video and has ordered for their immediate arrest and investigation.
- They are currently subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings known as Orderly Room trial at the Provost Department, State Command Headquarters Ikeja, to serve as deterrent to others. Their conduct is totally condemned as it fell short of our professional standards and rules of engagement.
- Police officers involved in the enforcement of restriction orders across the state are further warned to exercise their discretionary powers with utmost professionalism, compassion and respect for the rights of the citizens. The Commissioner of Police reaffirm his stance on zero tolerance for impunity by Police Officers.
- For complaints against Police actions in the State kindly call the following numbers 09090003792, 09010512348, 09010512350.
