Arrested: Policeman Harassing Motorist In a Viral Video Undergoing Orderly Room Trial.
Posted by Onome Naomi
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.
SP. Benjamin Hudeyin PPRO, Lagos State Command further related that his arrest came on the heels of the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc that the errant officer be identified, arrested and decisively dealt with.
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.
FPRO CSP. Adejobi in a post shared on his Twitter handle that the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has taken over the matter.
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“My people, this policeman, have been identified as Insp Dele Ruben, attached to Area F, Ikeja,Lagos State. The Commissioner of Police Lagos State has taken over the matter for necessary action. I believe in his action and judgment on the matter. Lets wait for the feedback. Thanks”
