Police summon officers over alleged assault of Adeleke in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has ordered some officers accused of assaulting a man, Olugbenga Adeleke, to appear before the Commissioner of Police following the circulation of a video in which he narrated his alleged ordeal. The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this on Friday, saying the Divisional Police Officer of Ebenezer Police Station, Alagbado/Ojokoro, […] Police summon…
The Lagos State Police Command has ordered officers accused of assaulting Olugbenga Adeleke to appear before the Commissioner of Police following the circulation of a video where he alleged his ordeal. Adeleke, a resident of Akera Tide community, claimed he was assaulted, unlawfully detained, and extorted by policemen at the Ebenezer Police Station on September 6, 2026.
He stated that he was stopped by men not wearing police uniforms, struck in the face, and then taken to the station. In a video, Adeleke alleged further assault and detention without explanation, sustaining an eye injury and being told to pay money for release. Police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the command's investigation, inviting Adeleke to respond to the complaint, but Adeleke has not yet returned the invitation.
Both Adeleke and the Divisional Police Officer are expected to appear at the command on Monday, September 14, 2026, for further investigation.
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