22 October 2026 8:38 am WAT
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation to identify officers seen physically assaulting a young man in Ikorodu, following a viral video on social media.
The command announced the probe in an X post on Wednesday.
The incident was said to have occurred in Odogunyan, Ikorodu area of the state.
Amateur footage circulating on X showed a team of policemen physically assaulting the young man and attempting to bundle him into a waiting van.
The victim, who protested his innocence, said the policemen accosted him without any valid reason while he was walking along the road.
The policemen were also heard ordering bystanders not to record the incident on their mobile phones.
Daily Sun could not independently verify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Reacting to the video, the police said, “The Command has seen this disturbing video circulating on social media platforms. The Command is currently investigating the incident to identify the officers involved.
“Anyone with useful information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the @CruLagospolice via WhatsApp on 09111111151 or send a DM to either of these pages.
“The Command assures the public that any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action in line with established regulations.”
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