Police probe viral video of Lagos officer assaulted by mob over alleged theft

Police probe viral video of Lagos officer assaulted by mob over alleged theft

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a video circulating online that shows a uniformed officer being assaulted by a crowd over allegations of theft. The footage, which surfaced on Wednesday, shows the officer seated on the ground with blood visible around his mouth as an irate mob surrounds him. The officer, still in uniform, appears distressed and pleads for assistance while onlookers film the encounter on their pho…

Frank Lampard says Chelsea's focus is on top-four battle rather than title race

Frank Lampard says Chelsea's focus is on top-four battle rather than title race

Officer Beaten in Oshodi Was Misidentified as Thief, Says Lagos Police

Responsive Blogger Template

Inspector Attacked By Mob In Oshodi While On Duty, Not A Theft Case — Lagos Police Clarify

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media that an Inspector of Police was caught stealing, describing the narration accompanying the viral footage as “false and misleading.” The incident gained attention after a video circulated on Wednesday showing a uniformed officer with blood streaming from his mouth, sitting on the ground surrounded by a crowd. Voices in the video accused him of theft, while a yellow co…

Lagos Police Debunk Viral Claim, Arrest 13 Over Assault On Taskforce Inspector

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral social media claim alleging that a police inspector seen being beaten in a circulating video was caught stealing. According to a ptess release on Thursday, 11 December 2025, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Command clarified that the officer in the video is a member of the Lagos State Taskforce who was attacked while enforcin…

Lagos Police Clarify Viral Video, Arrest 13 Over Assault on Taskforce Inspector

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media claim alleging that an officer seen being beaten in a circulated