Lagos: Police arrest officer shooting in viral video at Ladipo market, commence trial

The Nigerian Police announced that it has identified and arrested a police officer seen in a viral social media video shooting an AK47 rifle at the popular Ladipo market.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command disclosed this in a statement.

The Nigerian Police identified the erring officer as Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi, serving in a Lagos squadron of the Mobile Police (MOPOL).

The statement added that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, “has ordered the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings against the officer for his unprofessional, unethical and dangerous behavior.”

The statement in full:

“The Lagos State Police Command has identified the person in a viral video shown shooting an AK47 rifle in Ladipo Market as Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi, serving in a Lagos squadron of the Mobile Police (MOPOL).

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings against the officer for his unprofessional, unethical and dangerous behavior.

“Meanwhile, members of the public are hereby assured that the Command will not tolerate any form of deviant behavior from its officers and men, while those found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with laid down rules.”