The Lagos police command has arrested Obic Modestus, an
officer, for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver operating in the state.
In a video that appeared online on Monday, a police officer
was seen hitting a driver while the victim was seated in his car.
After the driver left his car, the police officer was also
seen slapping the driver while dragging him into the van.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11 am on Sunday and
has elicited outrage on social media.
SEE VIDEO:
A new video of Nigerian police men vi0lently assault!ng an uber driver. Please spread this video cos this is someone’s father they’re beat!ng like an animal like this 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/OLKzjqT6BO
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 19, 2025
Providing an update on the incident, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, said Modestus has been summoned by the complaint unit of the command.
The Police Officer, Inspector Obic Modestus, has been summoned by the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) @LagosPoliceNG. He will be handed over to the Provost Department for appropriate disciplinary measures.
— CSP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) May 19, 2025
The Lagos State Police Command, under CP Olohundare Jimoh, will not… https://t.co/Q2TSu5ogkt pic.twitter.com/X3peCzwt1f
“He will be handed over to the Provost Department for
appropriate disciplinary measures,” Hundeyin said.
“The Lagos State Police Command, under CP Olohundare Jimoh, will not condone any form of incivility to members of the public.”
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