Update: Two more persons in viral video harassing a female suspect have been arrested

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Update: Two more persons in viral video harassing a female suspect have been arrested

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the remaining two persons involved in the dehumanizing treatment meted out on a female suspect seen at the home of a suspected armed robber and kidnapper.

The video of the men harassing the lady went viral on Wednesday, July 22.

The Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, saw the video, condemned it and ordered the arrest of those involved.

Two police officers, ASP Tijani Olatunji and Inspr Gboyega were arrested for their involvement in the case on Thursday, July 23.

In a statement released today July 24, the spokesperson of the Force, Frank Mba, said the two additional persons arrested are CPL Aiyedun Akeem and one Ope Owoeye – the civilian accomplice popularly known as ‘Wyclef’, bringing the total number of persons arrested to four.

Mba said an investigation is still ongoing after which the Force internal disciplinary procedures will commence for the officers.

Mba said police detectives from the State CID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos have established contact with the victim with assurances that justice will not only be done but will be seen to have been manifestly done.

 

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