Tuesday 4 February 2014

Policeman who demanded dollar bribe on video arrested, detained


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The hitherto unidentified policeman caught in a hidden camera allegedly demanding “dollar bribe” from a citizen has been identified and arrested.
Force Spokesman,CSP Frank Mba who in a statement revealed policeman’s identity said he is F/No. 374171 Cpl Aniyem Chiyem attached to Isheri Division, Lagos State Police Command.

“His arrest was sequel to a matching order issued by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Umar Abubakar Manko to ensure prompt arrest and investigation of the matter.

“Following his arrest, the suspect who is now in police custody, is undergoing Orderly Room trials and if found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary actions” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the IGP has commended the unknown whistleblower in this case for his painstaking efforts in exposing what would have been a hidden crime. He equally enjoined other members of the public to emulate this noble and patriotic
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