By Adetokunbo FAKEYE
Nigeria – The Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police has commenced the trial of three men claiming to be Police Officers attached to Zone 2 Command and demanded for a tinted permit from a motorist in a viral video posted by ‘X’ user with the handle @EmmCee_RNB on the 25th January, 2024.
The Command spokesperson, SP Ayuba T. Umma, who disclosed this in a statement said, the tweet was responded to while investigation was caused into the identity of the Officers.
The Officers, she said, were identified as (1) ASP Kenedy Ereoah (2) Inspector Ademiluyi Adekunle and (3) Inspector Ayo Gbenga all attached to Zonal Intelligence Bureau, Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos.
“Contrary to the claim that they were kidnappers, they were headed on official duty but acted unprofessionally. Meanwhile, the officers have been defaulted and presently being tried for flouting the IGP’s directive on tinted permit.
“However, for the purpose of transparency, the command wishes to request the presence of the affected member of the public to contact the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer via GSM No. 08100025614 for further action.
“The AIG calls for calm while reassuring residents of Lagos and Ogun States of the safety and security of lives and properties as they go about their lawful businesses”, Umma stated.
