Nigeria Police has identified and arrested the bribe-taking officer who was spotted in a viral video lying to his colleagues about the amount he collected from a motorist.
The policeman was identified as Sergeant Onuh Makedomu and he is reportedly attached to the Safer Highways Patrol in Lagos.
A statement released by the Nigerian Police revealed that he is currently undergoing Orderly Room trial on a two count charge of Discreditable Conduct and Corrupt Practices at the Provost department of the Lagos State Police Command.
The statement reads;
“Provost department of the Lagos State Police Command.
“The non-commissioned officer, Force No.431625, Sgt Onuh Makedomu, attached to 49 PMF, but presently on special duty with the Safer Highways Patrol, Lagos is currently undergoing Orderly Room trial on a two count charge of Discreditable Conduct and Corrupt Practices at the Provost department of the Lagos State Police Command.
“Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu NPM, mni has enjoined the good citizen, who courageously brought the inglorious act . Provost department of the Lagos State Police Command.
“Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu NPM, mni has enjoined the good citizen, who courageously brought the inglorious act of the officer to the public domain, …of the officer to the public domain, …to meet with the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, to recover the money extorted from him by the delinquent officer.”
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