Lagos Police probe viral misconduct allegations

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Police have launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by officers from the Satellite Town Division, Lagos, after a viral social media video.

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Force Media Officer, CSP Aliyu Giwa, disclosed this in a post on his X handle, @aleeygiwa, on Saturday.

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He said police acted promptly after the video was posted on April 4 by an X user, Rhapstar, alleging misconduct by some officers.

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“We saw the video, we acted, and here is where things stand,” he said.

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Giwa said the Divisional Police Officer and implicated officers were summoned, statements obtained, and interviews conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.

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He said preliminary findings indicated the incident occurred in May 2025, adding efforts were ongoing to obtain accounts from victims central to the probe.

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“This process is not a cover-up; it is a demonstration of accountability,” he said.

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He added that police leadership had reiterated commitment to upholding the rule of law in operations nationwide.

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“No officer is above accountability, and no incident is too old to investigate,” he said.

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Giwa assured the public that the investigation remained ongoing, with updates to follow as developments unfold.

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He acknowledged public feedback in prompting the probe, stressing its role in ensuring accountability.

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“To every Nigerian who spoke up, your voice prompted accountability, as it should be,” he said.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the complainant, Rhapstar, posted the video on April 4, alleging incivility by officers on surveillance duty.

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In the footage, officers stopped a vehicle, ordered occupants out, and searched one individual away from the roadside-parked vehicle.

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The incident has triggered widespread reaction, amid concerns over alleged harassment during a roadside stop-and-search operation. (NAN)

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