Viral Video: Police Arrest Inspector for Extortion, Refund Complainant

The Lagos State Police Command has identified and arrested a policeman who was filmed extorting a motorist in a recent viral video for prosecution. 

In a video on social media posted by a popular entertainer, the Inspector was captured counting #40,000 he extorted from the owner of a vehicle he impounded for violating restriction of movement order.

Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday. 

He said, “After analysing the video, the culprit was identified and arrested. He is Inspector Taloju Martin attached to Ago Police Station as Station Officer (SO).

“The complainant has also been identified. The money extorted is recovered and handed over to him by the Commissioner of Police.

Bala said The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Criminal Investigation to carry out an in depth investigation into the activities of Ago Police Station as a whole.

“Meanwhile, the Inspector arrested is handed over to Provost Marshall for Orderly Room Trials. Commissioner of Police has reaffirmed his stance against corrupt practices and impunity. Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation,” the statement added.