Police Arrest Two More People Involved In Dehumanizing Young Lady

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of the remaining two persons who abused a lady during an arrest.

The lady identified as Towobola was physically and verbally assaulted by the team of police officers after they had arrested a  suspected kidnap and robbery suspect.

The video of the men harassing the lady went viral on Wednesday, July 22, leading to the reaction of the force.

The Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, subsequently ordered the arrest of those involved.

Two police officers, ASP Tijani Olatunji and Inspr Gboyega were arrested for their involvement in the case on Thursday, July 23.

A statement released today Friday,  July 24, the spokesperson of the Force, Frank Mba, said the two additional persons arrested are CPL Aiyedun Akeem and one Ope Owoeye, a civilian accomplice popularly known as ‘Wyclef’.

This brings the total number of persons arrested to four.

Mba said an investigation is still ongoing after which the Force internal disciplinary procedures will commence for the officers.

Mba said police detectives from the State CID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos have established contact with the victim with assurances that justice will not only be done but will be seen to have been manifestly done.