Police arrest ASP, Inspector over viral Ibadan assault video

Authorities of the Nigeria Police on Thursday said two police officers who were identified in a viral video in which a young woman was being assaulted have been arrested.

The viral video showed a young woman in handcuffs being molested and asked personal questions about her sexuality after she was alleged to have been in company of an armed robbery suspect.

The Force said ASP Tijani Olatunji and Inspector Gboyega Oyeniyi were arrested and currently being detained at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba, while another police officer and a civilian are on wanted list.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer,  Frank Mba, read: ”Following investigations into the dehumanizing treatment of a female citizen as shown in a viral video on Wednesday, 22nd July, 2020, the Nigeria Police Force have identified three (3) police officers and one (1) civilian accomplice who participated in the unprofessional act.

”Two (2) suspects, ASP Tijani Olatunji and Inspr Gboyega Oyeniyi have been arrested for their role in the discreditable conduct and incivility to a member of the public. They are currently being detained at the Lagos State CID detention facility, Panti, Yaba.

”Preliminary investigations show that the policemen who are attached Area ‘A’ Command, Lion Building, Lagos, were on legitimate investigation activities to Ibadan, Oyo State where the incident took place.

”Effort is being intensified to arrest the two other accomplices.”

The statement said appropriate disciplinary procedure would be used after conclusion of investigations.

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