The Lagos Command of the Nigerian Police on Friday said it has arrested one of its personnel over wrong arrest.
The personnel, who was caught on video after he arrested a motorist over allegation that he had no permit for his tainted car, was identified by the command as Inspector Dele Rueben.
The police has suspended tainted permit making it possible for car owners to use them without arrests.
But the video showed the Police Inspector in the tainted car telling the owner he had been arrested.
A statement by Benjamin Hundeyin, a Superintendent of Police and Command spokesman, said ,
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that Inspector Dele Reuben, the officer captured on video harassing a motorist for the now-suspended tinted glasses permit has been apprehended and is currently undergoing disciplinary procedures at the State Headquarters, Ikeja.”
Hundeyin stated that Rueben’s arrest came came on the heels of the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, that the errant officer be identified arrested and decisively dealt with.
He added, “It is pertinent to reiterate that issuance of tinted glasses permit remains suspended by the Force Management to enable an upgrade of the tinted glasses permit portal.
“In effect, while all existing tinted glasses permit remain valid, issuance of new permits is yet to resume.
“CP Alabi has further reiterated to his officer and men his zero tolerance for harassment, extortion and abuse of rights of citizens. He equally assured the general public that the Lagos State Police Command under his watch will continually strengthen its internal disciplinary mechanisms.”