Lagos Police Identify Inspector in Viral Video, Begin Disciplinary Action

The Lagos State Police Command has identified the police inspector seen making inappropriate remarks in a viral video while travelling in a public transport.
The officer was identified as Inspector Osumah Frank, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola AdebisI.
The Command said it had commenced disciplinary action against the inspector in line with the established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.
The police also clarified that the remarks made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and did not represent the official position or views of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, said police personnel were expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times.
He stressed that wearing the police uniform comes with the responsibility of protecting the dignity and integrity of the Force.
The Command said it would not tolerate conduct capable of bringing the police into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Force.