Lagos Police Officer Filmed Assaulting Bus Conductor as Passengers Plead: “He’s Suffocating!” A viral video has sparked outrage after showing a Lagos police officer assaulting a bus conductor during a confrontation inside a commercial bus. Passengers begged the officer to stop as the conductor appeared distressed and struggled to breathe, repeatedly crying for help. While witnesses accused the officer of excessive force, the policeman claimed the conductor assaulted him first after a LASTMA stop. The incident adds to ongoing concerns over repeated cases of police brutality across Lagos. #LagosPolice #PoliceBrutality #ViralVideo

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has banned divisional and area commands from arresting or impounding motorcycles, stressing that only the Lagos State Task Force has the authority to carry out such operations. The directive, relayed on Saturday from the Command’s Control Room, warned that violators would face disciplinary action. The move follows public outrage after policemen from Elemoro Division allegedly killed two motorcyclists and injured another in Ibeju-Lekki. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe branch, condemned the killings as “cold-blooded” and demanded prosecution of the officers involved. #BreakingNews #LagosPolice #OkadaBan

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

News Brief: Police Arraign Notorious Suspected Assassin ‘Olori Eso’ for Murder in Lagos. The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Eso, a suspected hired assassin, at the Ogba Magistrate Court on 11 counts including murder, unlawful possession of arms, and felony. Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin described the 44-year-old as the “most wanted vicious and notorious killer” linked to several high-profile murders across Mushin and surrounding areas in Lagos. Akinwande was finally arrested during a covert operation—“Silence, Speed and Surprise”—by the Command’s Tactical Squad at his hideout in Agbado, Ogun State, after years of evading capture. A raid on his Mushin residence uncovered a large cache of weapons, including: 2 AK-47 rifles 1 K2 Assault rifle 1 Red Ryder rifle 3 pump action rifles 2 locally made pistols 5 magazines 57 live cartridges 70 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition 27 rounds of 9mm ammunition 1 dagger 3 walkie-talkies 9 international passports belonging to others Four families have already identified Akinwande as the killer of their loved ones. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, SCID, is now leading a wider investigation to arrest his accomplices. Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to justice and public safety. #LagosCrime #OloriEso #WasiuAkinwande #LagosPolice #CriminalArrest #Mushin #PoliceRaid

Police nab couple, woman with pistol in Lagos. The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested a couple and another woman for allegedly being in unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol. According to available information, the incident occurred in the Ipaja area of the state, where police officers attached to the division intercepted two women and conducted a search on their belongings, leading to the recovery of the firearm. Spokesperson for the Lagos Police command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post shared via his X handle, on Tuesday. He said the arrest came after a routine but non-intrusive search by operatives, countering possible public misinterpretations of police conduct. “See these police officers harassing two ladies, insisting on searching their bags…’ That would have been the narrative,” Hundeyin wrote, apparently referring to how the incident could have been portrayed online. “After a cursory and non-intrusive look at the contents of their bags, this semi-automatic pistol was found in their possession by police officers of Ipaja Division. “One of the ladies led the police to the owner of the firearm – her husband. “Case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. “One less illegal firearm in circulation. #LagosPoliceNG is your friend!” he added. The identities of the suspects were not disclosed as of press time, but the command said investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the firearm and the motive for possessing it.

Lagos PPRO Warns: “Do Not Pay for Complaints or Bail” – It’s Absolutely Free The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Lagos State Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, has issued a clear and stern reminder to the public: filing complaints or securing bail at any police station is absolutely free. CSP Hundeyin emphasized that any officer demanding money for these services is engaging in illegal activity and should be reported immediately. He reassured Lagosians that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to transparency and accountability. “No one should be extorted for seeking justice or for exercising their rights,” he said. “Bail is free. Complaint filing is free. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” The statement comes as part of efforts to rebuild public trust and clamp down on corruption within the force. #BailIsFree #LagosPolice #PPRO #BenjaminHundeyin #PoliceReform