The Lagos State Police Command has identified officers captured in a viral video allegedly collecting N20,000 from a man before releasing his motorcycle.
According to the Command, the officers are attached to the Makinde Divisional Headquarters and have been directed to report to the Command Headquarters for questioning.
The development follows footage in which the man claimed that he was compelled to pay the money before his motorcycle was released. The officers’ faces were clearly visible in the video.
The Command stated that the officers are being interviewed as part of an investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai.
“The investigation is ongoing and appropriate action will be taken based on its findings,” the Command said.
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