Police tighten rope against Officers for Assaulting Civilian

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

In a reaction to a viral social media video of police officers assaulting civilians over refusing to release a cell phone, the Police Public Relations Officer has called for an immediate investigation into the matter.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force’s Public Relations Officer, on Thursday, May 4, called for an investigation into a viral video of police officers assaulting a man who refused to release his phone to them.

On Wednesday, a Twitter user shared a video of the officers assaulting a man, tagging the accounts of the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.

“No drugs nothing, no evidence. Why ask for a phone for no reason? I don’t know why #PoliceNG #BenHundeyin.” The viral video captioned.

Reacting to the video, the force spokesperson said, “Ben, fish out these policemen for investigation. We need to look into this. And the victim should send an sms to me, personally as I need some info from him or them. I am interested in this disgusting scene/drama. Thanks.” He stated.