The Lagos State Police command has effected the arrest of a senior police officer and a sergeant for extorting a motorist after impounding her vehicle.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Adebayo Ojo and Sergeant Adeleke Mojisola were swiftly arrested after the motorist uploaded footage of the incident on Social media. Ojo is the Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO), Agbowa Division.
The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu has ordered an in-depth investigation into the case.
He also appreciated the courage of the complainant and other well-meaning citizens who forwarded the video to the police social media page.
The Command urged the complainant to take a further step by reporting at the Command Headquarters Ikeja to enable the Command to conclude the investigation.