The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Obic Modestus, a police officer, for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver operating in the state.
In a video that surfaced online on Monday, the officer was seen repeatedly hitting the driver while the latter remained seated in his car. After the driver exited the vehicle, the officer continued the assault, slapping him and forcibly dragging him into a police van.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 11 a.m. on Sunday, has sparked widespread outrage on social media.
Providing an update, Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, said Modestus has been summoned by the command’s complaint unit and will face disciplinary action.
“He will be handed over to the Provost Department for appropriate disciplinary measures,” Hundeyin stated.
“The Lagos State Police Command, under CP Olohundare Jimoh, will not condone any form of incivility to members of the public,” he added.