Lagos Police Identify Officers In Viral Video Assaulting Motorist Wearing AI Glasses, To Face Sanctions
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the conduct of officers caught on video harassing a motorist for wearing AI-powered glasses during a stop-and-search operation in Lagos.
In a statement released Friday night, the police confirmed that the officers involved had been identified as personnel attached to the Lagos State Police Command.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has reportedly taken swift action, ordering disciplinary measures against the officers and restructuring of the squad involved.
“We strongly condemn the actions of some officers captured in a viral video attempting to forcibly remove a pair of glasses from a motorist during a stop-and-search operation, and further assaulting him,” the statement read.
The Force assured the public that the misconduct does not reflect its professional standards, stressing its commitment to sanctioning errant officers whose actions embarrass the institution.
The viral video, posted by Objectv Media on Friday, shows an officer questioning the motorist over his AI glasses before slapping him and trying to remove them. Despite presenting his driver’s licence and vehicle papers, the motorist was harassed.
“Why do you put us on camera?” the officer asked before striking him. The driver protested, insisting he had the right to wear his glasses and questioning why it was a problem for police work.
The incident has reignited concerns about police brutality and abuse of power in Nigeria. Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) after the 2020 #EndSARS protests, many citizens argue that police misconduct and impunity remain widespread.
#LagosPolice #PoliceBrutality #AIGlasses #EndSARS
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the conduct of officers caught on video harassing a motorist for wearing AI-powered glasses during a stop-and-search operation in Lagos.
In a statement released Friday night, the police confirmed that the officers involved had been identified as personnel attached to the Lagos State Police Command.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has reportedly taken swift action, ordering disciplinary measures against the officers and restructuring of the squad involved.
“We strongly condemn the actions of some officers captured in a viral video attempting to forcibly remove a pair of glasses from a motorist during a stop-and-search operation, and further assaulting him,” the statement read.
The Force assured the public that the misconduct does not reflect its professional standards, stressing its commitment to sanctioning errant officers whose actions embarrass the institution.
The viral video, posted by Objectv Media on Friday, shows an officer questioning the motorist over his AI glasses before slapping him and trying to remove them. Despite presenting his driver’s licence and vehicle papers, the motorist was harassed.
“Why do you put us on camera?” the officer asked before striking him. The driver protested, insisting he had the right to wear his glasses and questioning why it was a problem for police work.
The incident has reignited concerns about police brutality and abuse of power in Nigeria. Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) after the 2020 #EndSARS protests, many citizens argue that police misconduct and impunity remain widespread.
#LagosPolice #PoliceBrutality #AIGlasses #EndSARS
Lagos Police Identify Officers In Viral Video Assaulting Motorist Wearing AI Glasses, To Face Sanctions
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the conduct of officers caught on video harassing a motorist for wearing AI-powered glasses during a stop-and-search operation in Lagos.
In a statement released Friday night, the police confirmed that the officers involved had been identified as personnel attached to the Lagos State Police Command.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has reportedly taken swift action, ordering disciplinary measures against the officers and restructuring of the squad involved.
“We strongly condemn the actions of some officers captured in a viral video attempting to forcibly remove a pair of glasses from a motorist during a stop-and-search operation, and further assaulting him,” the statement read.
The Force assured the public that the misconduct does not reflect its professional standards, stressing its commitment to sanctioning errant officers whose actions embarrass the institution.
The viral video, posted by Objectv Media on Friday, shows an officer questioning the motorist over his AI glasses before slapping him and trying to remove them. Despite presenting his driver’s licence and vehicle papers, the motorist was harassed.
“Why do you put us on camera?” the officer asked before striking him. The driver protested, insisting he had the right to wear his glasses and questioning why it was a problem for police work.
The incident has reignited concerns about police brutality and abuse of power in Nigeria. Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) after the 2020 #EndSARS protests, many citizens argue that police misconduct and impunity remain widespread.
#LagosPolice #PoliceBrutality #AIGlasses #EndSARS
