The Lagos State Police Command says it is investigating a viral video in which police officers are alleged to have assaulted a gold seller in the Festac area of Lagos. According to the police, the incident is reported to have occurred on Friday, and the video began circulating widely on Saturday after the person involved shared footage and alleged he was attacked by officers. The Police Command confirms that the case has been taken up for review and that relevant parties will be identified and questioned as part of the probe.
Punch reports that the investigation is directed by the state commissioner of police, who orders that the allegations be verified and that appropriate steps follow the findings. The Daily Post Nigeria similarly states that the matter is under investigation following the viral spread of the video and the victim’s claims.
At this stage, police have not publicly confirmed the allegations in the footage, and no charges or outcomes are reported in the available accounts. The investigation is ongoing.
