Man Arrested For Allegedly Slapping Police Officer Twice In Lagos
The police have arrested a man for allegedly slapping an officer twice after causing an accident in Lagos.
According to a police report, the man was responsible for an accident that happened in Ikeja and didn’t want to own up to his action.
The Police officers at the scene were reported to have detained him and in the process, he slapped one of them twice. He was also reported to have resisted arrest when a team of officers was deployed to the scene.
"This man who caused an accident along Governor’s Road, Ikeja has been arrested for slapping a Police officer twice and threatening the entire team deployed to the scene when the accident occurred. He has been handed over to Alausa Police Station for necessary action. #TheGoodGuys” the Police twitter page reported
This man who caused an accident along Governor’s Road, Ikeja has been arrested for slapping a Police officer twice and threatening the entire team deployed to the scene when the accident occurred. He has been handed over to Alausa Police Station for necessary action. #TheGoodGuys pic.twitter.com/WmgCLeckKS
— Lagos State Police Command II (@rrslagos767) December 6, 2020
Some Nigerians reacted to the report on Twitter! Whiel some commended the police for arresting the man, others believe that the story does not add up.
See Reactions Below;
"This one slap police and threatened them… Nigeria Police will not kill somebody… We know now…"
"Assaulting a police officer is an offence under sections 58 and 60 Crimes Act 1914. The maximum penalty for this offence is 5 years imprisonment, or 2 years imprisonment if the matter is finalised in the Local Court.” another user wrote on twitter.
Are you an artiste? Do you want your music to go viral and reach a large number of audience? Promote your music and Submit your story on UjuAyalogusBlog.com by clicking here. For Advert Inquiries Tel: +44 (0)7590 363 984.
For More, Subscribe To: Uju Ayalogu's Blog via Email.
No comments:
Post a Comment