- Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested one, Mr Billy Tokunbo, for allegedly assaulting a policeman and also driving against the traffic in the Isolo/Okota area of the state.The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle on Friday.
Video of a man dragging a police officer in uniform with a rifle on his back surfaced online on Thursday night.
Confirming the Arrest on Friday morning, SP Hundeyin wrote, “Billy Tokunbo, who drove against traffic, was immediately arrested. His Toyota Corolla car with registration number LSR 430 FT was equally impounded immediately.
”He is to be arraigned for his traffic offence and assault on a police officer.”
Also reacting to the assault, the Force spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, frowned at the act where some lawless members of the public always assault police officers on duty.
Through hisTwitter handle, Adejobi said: “In as much as we strive hard to respect people’s dignity, rights, we deserve to be respected as well.”
Many Nigerians have condemned the man for his action.
Policemen had come under heavy attacks for alleged brutality of citizens.
Man Seen In Viral Video Dragging Police Officer Arrested in Lagos
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