By Asuquo Cletus Felix
The Lagos State Police Command, has arrested one its personnel allegedly accused of defiling a 17-year old girl.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command Public Relations Officer, posted on X app (Formerly called Twitter) titled “POLICE COMMENCE FULL-SCALE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATION OF DEFILEMENT LEVELED AGAINST A SERVING POLICE OFFICER”.
Although the statement did not disclose the name of the police officer, it noted that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni has, meanwhile, has directed a full-scale and thorough investigation into the allegation.
“The Lagos State Police Command has placed under arrest one of its personnel accused of defiling a 17-year old girl.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni has, meanwhile, directed a full-scale and thorough investigation into the allegation.
“The Command assures the public that there is absolutely no attempt at a cover-up as such hideous acts are at variance with the code of conduct and professional ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.
“To this end, CP Fayoade once again assures Nigerians that the officer would be dealt with in accordance with police regulations and the law if found culpable.”- It reads.
