The Nigeria Police Force has said that the Special Police Constabularies who were caught in a viral video and arrested for soliciting money from a Dutch woman touring Africa by the road on bike are currently facing disciplinary sanctions. SaharaReporters on Thursday reported that the police special constabularies were caught in a viral video demanding money from a Dutch woman rider at Ojongbodu area along Iseyin/Ogbomosho Road in Oyo, Oyo State.
Segun James
Lagos State Police Command yesterday deployed 1,250 Special Constabulary Officers for community policing to boost security in different parts of the state.
Community policing is an initiative of the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, to complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police to effectively combat crime and criminal activities.
Speaking at the passing-out parade of the Community Policing Special Constabulary Officers held at Police College, Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appealed to all Lagosians, especially community leaders and associations to support community policing by cooperating with the officers.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, assured the Special Police Constabularies that his administration will provide everything they will require to carry out their assignment most efficiently and effectively.