The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Frank Mba, has confirmed the arrest of two officers recorded on camera fighting each other over bribe in Edo State.
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had ordered the arrest of the officers, after the video went viral on social media.
A tweet by the verified Twitter handle of the Nigeria Police, @PoliceNG, on Thursday evening, identified the two personnel as Corporal Ozimende Aidonojie (F/NO.491112) and Constable Salubi Stephen (F/NO.516384).
A message by Mba revealed that the policemen are currently in detention and facing disciplinary action.
“The two policemen, F/NO 41112 CPL Ozimende Aidonojie and F/NO 516384 PC Salubi Stephen in this viral video have been identified, arrested and detained. They are currently undergoing internal disciplinary sanctions at the Edo State Police Command Headquarters,” he said.
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“The Force wishes to apprise the general public that this show of shame is certainly not in our character and we will not condone such indiscipline.
“In the best tradition of transparency and accountability, the outcome of the trial will be made public. This, we believe, will also serve as deterrent to other police officers.”
